Hip Osteoarthritis Rehab Exercises | Mobility, Balance and Strength

In this video we are going to demonstrate exercise ideas for the management of  individuals with hip osteoarthritis. Hi and welcome back to Physiotutors. There is  widespread consensus that conservative management of hip osteoarthritis is indicated as a first step  before a total hip replacement may be considered.

Randomized controlled trials of high  quality showed that structured exercise programs result in decreased pain and  disability compared to a control group. National guidelines advocate for  clinicians to educate a patient on the course of the condition and to promote  self-management, which includes an active lifestyle, encouraging general movement  and if necessary, consulting a dietician. With regards to exercise selection, it is  advised to work across the spectrum from mobilization or “motor learning”, to  balance or postural control exercises and of course strength training exercises. 

These exercises should work the hip complex three dimensionally with an emphasis on the hip  abductors. So let’s look at a couple examples. These exercises can be done by a patient  at home with minimal equipment.

Remember that these are just sample exercises  and not a tailored exercise program. Dosage of the exercise program should  be tailored to the individual and their load-taking capacity and adhering to a rehab  program of minimum of 12 weeks is required. Alright thanks for watching this video.

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This was Andreas for Physiotutors and  I will see you in another video.