Location and behavior
Front, side, back, and groin symptoms often respond differently to movement and load.
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Hip Physical Therapy
BUILD A HIP THAT CARRIES THE LOAD
Physical therapy for hip or groin pain during walking, squatting, running, lifting, sitting, hiking, and sport.
Start Here
HIP PAIN CAN LIMIT VERY DIFFERENT THINGS.
For one person, hip pain shows up after sitting. For another, it appears at the bottom of a squat, near the end of a run, or after repeated cutting and jumping. The label alone does not set the endpoint.
We look at hip motion, strength, the rest of the leg, and the load attached to your goal. Rehab then progresses toward the position and force your life or sport requires.
Common Presentations
THIS MAY SOUND FAMILIAR
Hip symptoms can appear at the front, side, back, or deep in the groin.
- Groin pain during squatting, pivoting, or getting in and out of a car
- Pain on the outside of the hip while walking, running, or lying on one side
- Stiffness after sitting or first thing in the morning
- Pain during hills, stairs, lunges, or single-leg work
What We Assess
TEST THE HIP IN CONTEXT.
We compare motion, strength, symptoms, and the specific positions that matter for your work, training, and daily life.
Hip motion
We assess useful range for squatting, running, lifting, sitting, and sport.
Strength and single-leg work
The hip, knee, ankle, and trunk share force during many demanding tasks.
Activity dose
Mileage, lifting volume, work, sleep, and recovery help explain why symptoms fluctuate.
The Rehab Process
BUILD ENOUGH CAPACITY FOR THE THING YOU WANT TO DO.
01
KEEP USEFUL MOVEMENT
Adjust the most irritating positions while maintaining activity the hip tolerates.
02
LOAD THE HIP HARDER
Build strength through the ranges and directions your goal requires.
03
RETURN TO FULL DEMAND
Progress distance, depth, speed, weight, or change of direction until the hip holds up.
Common Questions
BEFORE YOU START
Can physical therapy help hip arthritis?
Physical therapy can address motion, strength, function, and activity tolerance. The plan depends on your symptoms, goals, exam, and medical history.
Do you treat hip pain after surgery?
Yes. We work with people after hip replacement and other orthopedic procedures, with the plan adjusted to the procedure and surgeon guidance.
Can I keep running or lifting?
Often some form of training can stay in place. We adjust range, load, volume, or exercise choice according to the exam and symptom response.
Related care
NOT SURE WHAT THIS NEEDS?
Book a free consultation and tell us what is getting in the way. We will help you choose the right first step.
Choose your clinic
READY TO TALK?
Choose the clinic closest to you and book directly with its physical therapist.
