Hip Pain
Hip pain is a common complaint that can affect people at any stage of life, from young athletes to older adults managing degenerative joint changes. At Physioform Cammeray, we take a thorough approach to assessing hip pain and provide individualised treatment to improve your function and quality of life.
Senior Physiotherapist Daniel Lakkis has a particular interest in treating hip presentations, included complex and longstanding cases.
About This Condition
The hip is a ball-and-socket joint surrounded by muscles, tendons and bursae that all work together to support movement and weight-bearing. Pain in and around the hip can arise from the joint itself or from the surrounding soft tissues. An accurate assessment is essential to direct treatment appropriately.
Common Causes
- Osteoarthritis of the hip joint
- Gluteal tendinopathy from overuse or poor loading patterns, or menopause related.
- Labral tears
- Femoro-acetabular impingement
- Bursitis around the hip
- Referred pain from the lumbar spine
Common Symptoms
- Pain in the groin, outer hip or buttock
- Stiffness particularly after rest or in the morning
- Reduced range of motion in the hip
- Pain that worsens with walking, climbing stairs or prolonged sitting
- Clicking or locking sensations in the joint
- Weakness in the hip and surrounding muscles
How Physiotherapy Can Help
At Physioform, Daniel will conduct a thorough assessment to identify the contributing structures and design a treatment programme suited to your goals and capacity. Whether you are managing an acute injury or a longer-standing condition, the aim is to restore pain-free movement and support your ability to stay active.
Our Approach at Physioform
- Detailed hip assessment and diagnostics
- Soft tissue therapy and joint mobilisation
- Strengthening of the hip, gluteal and core muscles
- Biomechanical analysis and movement retraining
- Activity modification and load management advice
- Supervised rehabilitation in the Norths Fitness gym
- Long-term planning for ongoing joint health
Book an Appointment
If you are experiencing symptoms or would like to discuss your condition with our physiotherapist, we would love to hear from you. Contact Physioform Cammeray today to book your initial assessment.