What causes hip and knee pain?

• The hips and knees are the largest joints in the body meaning they take a lot of our daily stressors
• Poor body mechanics contribute to greater breakdown of the hips and knees
• Arthritic changes from worn joints
• Overuse
• Nerve impingement
• Altered gait pattern

Common Conditions:

• Hip impingement
• Hip replacement
• Hip or knee bursitis
• Hip or knee arthritis
• Knee replacement
• Ligamentous repair

How can physical therapy help?

• Your therapist will perform a thorough examination and evaluation to discover the underlying cause of your hip and/or knee pain. Common treatments include:
  • Manual therapy - aids to improve hip and/or knee mobility
  • Range of motion exercises - restores full pain free motion of your hip and/or knee
  • Strengthening exercises - increases stability of your hips and/or knees
  • Education - regarding proper posture, walking pattern and lifting techniques
  • Functional training- assists with returning you to sport or job duties