Hip, Pelvis and Upper Leg

The Hip, Pelvis and Upper Leg

At our Harpenden clinic, we use hip physiotherapy to treat a number of problems. The hip joint is a ball and socket joint between the head of the femur (thigh bone) and the acetabulum (the socket of the pelvis). A labral rim attaches to the acetabulum and effectively deepens the joint. The articular surface of the acetabulum and the head of femur are covered by articular cartilage.

The joint is covered by an extensive capsule which houses synovial fluid and 3 deep, strong ligaments – something we focus on during our specialist hip physiotherapy.

From a muscular perspective, the most powerful hip extensor is the gluteus maximus, although the hamstrings also help out with this movement. The two prime movers of hip flexion are the iliacus and psoas major muscles that come from the lumbar spine and attach onto the pelvis and femur.

hip joint diagram: hip physiotherapy

The hip abductors are important in weight bearing at the hip and pelvis, the most commonly known are gluteus medius and gluteus minimus which work with the Iliotibial Band (ITB) and piriformis. The hip adductors attach into the groin, of which there are 3 that are commonly involved with groin sprains, which can often be eased with hip physiotherapy.

Common Problems with the Hip, Pelvis and Upper Leg

  • Sacroiliac joint dysfunction/pain
  • Bursitis
  • Tendinitis
  • Muscle strains
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Haematomas
  • Inguinal, Gilmores & Sportsmans hernia
  • Osteitis pubis
  • Snapping hip syndrome (Dancers hip)
  • Femoral Acetabular Impingement (FAI)
  • Coccydynia
  • Fractures: head/neck of femur, pelvic, pubic rami
  • Post operatively:
    • Total hip replacement
    • Hip resurfacing
    • Femoral Acetabular Impingement
    • Gilmores groin/sportmans hernia repairs

Call Us Today

Give Harpenden Physiotherapy a call on 01582 761448 or get in touch if you’d like to find out more about how we can help you with any of our pelvis, lower leg or hip physiotherapy treatments.

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HARPENDEN PHYSIOTHERAPY ACQUIRED BY CARTER & GEORGE

We are very proud to announce that Harpenden Physiotherapy has been acquired by The Carter & George Practice, co-owned by England Rugby International, Jamie George.

The Carter & George Practice look forward to building on the excellent reputation of Harpenden Physiotherapy, and are committed to ensuring minimal disruption in your care.

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