Hip Physiotherapy
Ischiofemoral Impingement: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
Hip pain can be a challenging thing to overcome. It might creep in during a run, flare up after a long day at the desk, or stubbornly linger despite your best stretching efforts. While many people are familiar with conditions like bursitis or arthritis, if you’re feeling a deep, literal ‘pain in the butt’ that…
Read MoreGetting More From Your Hip Replacement: Troubleshooting Common Problems after 12 Months
Taking the plunge into hip replacement surgery is a big step, and usually only undertaken after years of hip pain episodes, gradually getting more severe and persistent. The disappearance of that ever-present joint pain after surgery is a welcome relief, but surgery is not the end of the journey. The surgical incisions and bones need…
Read MoreSacroiliac joint pain: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment
Have you developed pain at the base of your spine? Is it on one side? Have you suddenly noticed it’s hard to put on pants or shoes? Perhaps you’ve discussed this with a friend, and in their best Aussie accent they’ve said “mate, that’s ya SIJ!”. At PhysioTec Physiotherapy, we see a lot of people…
Read MoreHip Microinstability in Dancers – How to spot (and stop) a “wobbly” hip
If you’re a flexible dancer, your hips help you create beautiful lines and effortless arabesque. Occasionally, though, this flexibility can allow too much slide of the ball (femoral head) in the socket (acetabulum) and irritate the joint. This is called hip microinstability. Hip injuries account for a significant share of all dance related injuries – about…
Read More5 Top Tips For Hip Replacement Recovery
Modern hip replacement is a common procedure with great outcomes for the majority of people. This doesn’t mean you should treat the hip replacement recovery process as a walk in the park. Spending much of my week working as a physiotherapist with patients recovering from hip surgery, I am often tasked with helping people who…
Read MoreHow pain changes the way we move (and how to fix it!)
Movement is a fundamental aspect of human life, shaping our interactions with the world and people around us. When we are not experiencing pain, we move without hesitation, without restriction or fear. We cruise through our day with full confidence, not thinking of the incredible interaction between brain and body that plans, coordinates and executes…
Read MoreReturning to the Gym after Hip Replacement
Wondering whether it’s safe to be returning to the gym after hip replacement? We asked one of our most experienced hip physiotherapists, Eric Huang, who also has a special interest in strength and conditioning, and sport, to write on this topic for you. Eric has worked for over a decade here at PhysioTec in Brisbane,…
Read MoreHip Osteoarthritis
Have you experienced a deep pain in and around your hip? There can be many different causes of hip pain, but hip osteoarthritis has some common telltale symptoms. Does it feel as though pain extends right around or through the hip (e.g., it may be deep around the front corner of the hip making you…
Read MoreGroin Pain: In Football
If you play one of the football codes (Soccer, AFL, Rugby League or Union), chances are you have already or may in the future experience some groin pain. One study of almost 700 sub-elite male football players reported 50% of players had experienced groin pain in the previous season (Thorborg et al. 2017). Groin pain…
Read MoreAll you need to know about Hip Labral Tears
Ready to give your hip the kick it needs? Try Dr. Alison Grimaldi’s Hip Kickstarter Program! This intensive hip rehabilitation program is designed just for you. Get back on track to healthier hips, reach your goals, and get back to doing the things you need and love to do! Find Out More! Have you ever…
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