About the Hip or Groin injury
Hip and Groin pain are common in kicking sports or activities and will present all across the lifespan. Athletes and social sport participants will come to Physiotherapy for hip or groin injuries sustained in sports such as:
- Football
- Dance
- Martial Arts
- Rock Climbing
What type of injuries do we see?
The hip is the largest joint of the human body. It is designed for strength, stability in weight bearing and also allows a large range of motion. The common injuries include:
- Femeroacetabular Impingement (FAI)
- Labral tear
- Osteoarthritis
- Gluteal Tendinopathy/ Burisitis
- “Osteitis Pubis,” which may include:
- Adductor or Abdominal Tendinopathy
- Bone stress injury
Regardless of whether the injury is acute or longer term, RHP Physiotherapy provides a thorough and carefully considered examination. Our experienced clinicians aim to decifer the cause of the issue and set you in the right direction.
At RHP Physiotherapy, you can be assured that your hip or groin injury will be handled with care, consideration and respect. We understand that these injuries can sometimes be frustrating, as they will often recurr when left untreated. Our combined approach through thorough biomechanical assessment, analysis of strength and weaknesses as well as an understanding of how different tissues of the body respond to testing or load will guide a diagnosis. We make sure you have a strong understanding of why you are in pain and what you can do to control it.
Sam has been amazing in treating my unsolved running injuries. Appointments are very thorough and he's highly supportive of my desire to stay active and fit. Highly recommend!
Selena R.
I've been in a few times now to see Mal and highly recommend his service for his clarity, patience and approachability. He is clearly highly skilled, and his great ability to support me towards improvement is the proof!
Jack H.
In just a few visits Mal identified and fixed my back and shoulder pain. My posture is significantly improved and thanks to the exercises Mal gave me I’m confident of staying pain free. Thank you very much!