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Hip Pain

Evidence-based therapy for hip joint stiffness, bursitis, and impingement.

Important Clinical Disclaimer: The information presented on this page is strictly for patient educational purposes and does not substitute for individualized medical assessment, formal clinical diagnosis, or medical treatment by a licensed physician or physiotherapist. If you are experiencing acute chest pain, sudden paralysis, severe shortness of breath, or trauma, seek emergency medical services immediately.

Overview & What This Condition Involves

Evidence-based therapy for hip joint stiffness, bursitis, and impingement.

Condition Overview

Evidence-based therapy for hip joint stiffness, bursitis, and impingement.

Causes & Clinical Risk Factors

Hip osteoarthritis, femoroacetabular impingement (FAI), trochanteric bursitis, or gluteal tendinopathy.

How It Affects Daily Life

Restricts climbing stairs, squatting, getting out of low cars, and extended walking.

Professional Assessment & Clinical Diagnosis

FABER test, FADIR test, Trendelenburg sign, and passive hip rotation assessment.

Evidence-Informed Treatment Approaches

Hip manual traction, abductor strengthening, pelvic alignment correction, and gait retraining.

Rehabilitation Exercises & Guidance

Clamshells, side-lying hip abductions, glute bridges, and hip flexor kneeling stretches.

When to Seek Immediate Medical Help (Red Flags)

Inability to bear any weight following a fall warrants immediate emergency X-rays to rule out femoral neck fracture.

Common Symptoms & Presentation

Patients visiting our Gulberg III center typically report one or more of the following symptoms:

  • Deep ache in the groin or lateral hip bone
  • Pain when sleeping on the affected side
  • Difficulty putting on socks and shoes
  • Limping after sitting for long periods

Causes & Clinical Risk Factors

Hip osteoarthritis, femoroacetabular impingement (FAI), trochanteric bursitis, or gluteal tendinopathy.

How It Affects Daily Living, Sleep & Work

Restricts climbing stairs, squatting, getting out of low cars, and extended walking.

Clinical Assessment Process at Physio Resource

FABER test, FADIR test, Trendelenburg sign, and passive hip rotation assessment.

Diagnostic Clarification: Accurate diagnosis requires comprehensive physical examination, special orthopedic/neurological tests, and where indicated, correlation with diagnostic imaging (MRI, X-ray, Ultrasound). Do not rely on self-tests found online.

Evidence-Informed Treatment Approaches

Hip manual traction, abductor strengthening, pelvic alignment correction, and gait retraining.

Rehabilitation Principles & Safe Home Care

Clamshells, side-lying hip abductions, glute bridges, and hip flexor kneeling stretches.

When to Seek Urgent Medical Care (Red Flags)

Inability to bear any weight following a fall warrants immediate emergency X-rays to rule out femoral neck fracture.

Frequently Asked Questions: Hip Pain

Is lateral hip pain always bursitis?

It is more commonly gluteal tendinopathy affecting the tendon attachment rather than isolated bursal inflammation.

Specialized Care Department

Orthopedic Physiotherapy

Advanced clinical rehabilitation for bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, and spine disorders.

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Consulting Clinical Team

Dr. Ahmad Bilal

Lead Physiotherapist & Clinical Director
DPT (Doctor of Physical Therapy), MS-OMPT, Certified Manual Therapist

Specialties: Orthopedic Rehabilitation, Spinal Manipulation, Post-Surgical Recovery, Sports Injuries

Monday – Saturday: 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM

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Dr. Ayesha Batool

Senior Consultant Physiotherapist
DPT, Certified Women’s Health & Neuro-Rehabilitation Specialist

Specialties: Neurological Rehabilitation, Pediatric Physiotherapy, Women's Health, Stroke Recovery

Monday – Saturday: 3:00 PM – 8:30 PM

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Dr. Zara Yameen

Consultant Physiotherapist
DPT, Certified Clinical Dry Needling & Pilates Practitioner

Specialties: Acupuncture & Dry Needling, Pain Management, Clinical Pilates, Joint Mobilization

Monday – Saturday: 3:30 PM – 9:00 PM

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