Hip Bursitis Physical Therapy in Frisco, TX
Hip bursitis can cause pain and tenderness along the outside of the hip, often making walking, climbing stairs, lying on the affected side, or prolonged activity uncomfortable. Bridge Physical Therapy in Frisco, TX provides individualized physical therapy to address hip pain, mobility limitations, strength deficits, and movement patterns that may contribute to symptoms.
Treatment is tailored to your symptoms, activity level, and functional goals and may include targeted hip and core strengthening, mobility exercises, movement retraining, balance and gait training, and activity modification. Bridge Physical Therapy also serves patients traveling from Plano, McKinney, Allen, Prosper, Little Elm, The Colony, Celina, and surrounding Collin County communities.
Symptoms & Limitations
Hip bursitis involves irritation of a fluid-filled bursa that helps reduce friction around the hip. Pain is commonly felt along the outside of the hip and may become worse with walking, climbing stairs, lying on the affected side, or prolonged activity.
Evaluation
Evaluation may include hip range of motion, muscle strength, flexibility, gait, balance, and movement testing. Your therapist also considers activities or movement patterns that may be contributing to your symptoms.
Treatment
Treatment may include targeted strengthening, mobility exercises, movement retraining, and activity modification. Your therapist may focus on improving hip and core strength while addressing movement patterns that place excessive stress around the hip.
FAQ
What does hip bursitis feel like?
It commonly causes pain or tenderness along the outside of the hip.
Can walking make hip bursitis worse?
Certain walking patterns or increased activity may aggravate symptoms.
How long does hip bursitis take to improve?
Recovery varies depending on the cause, severity, activity level, and response to treatment.
Can physical therapy help hip bursitis?
Yes. Therapy can address strength, mobility, movement mechanics, and contributing factors.