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Hip Bursitis: Symptoms, Causes & Exercises
What Is Bursitis Of The Hip? Bursitis is the inflammation of these bursae caused by excessive friction, compression or infection. The most common hip bursitis is that of the greater trochanteric bursa. A bursa is a fluid-filled sack, a bit like a balloon, and there are over 150 of these in our bodies. The bursa…
Read moreHip Bursitis Exercises to Avoid
Hip bursitis is a painful condition that occurs when the bursa, small fluid-filled sacs that cushion the hip joint, become inflamed. Certain exercises, especially those that compress the inflamed bursa, can aggravate the condition. Understanding which movements to avoid is key to managing your symptoms and promoting recovery. Exercises to Avoid with Hip Bursitis The…
Read moreHip Labral Tear Surgery
The labrum of the hip is a cartilage ring around the acetabulum, the hip joint socket in the pelvis. The femoral head is the round ball at the end of the thigh bone that sits in the socket. The labrum deepens the hip socket and, therefore, has a significant role in keeping the femoral head…
Read moreHip Labral Tear Exercises
The labrum of the hip is a cartilage ring surrounding the hip socket. A tear can develop in the labrum due to an acute injury or repeated overload, often in conjunction with particular shapes of the hip that cause it to be at greater risk of injury. In our related articles, you can read more…
Read moreHip Labral Tear Treatment
The hip labrum is a cartilage ring around the socket of the hip joint. Its function is to help the ball and socket of the hip joint to stay connected and stable. A tear to this cartilage can be relatively minor, and symptoms may be able to be managed with activity modification and physical therapy. In…
Read moreHip Labral Tear | Anatomy and Symptoms
A hip labrum tear causes damage to the ring of cartilage that is part of the hip joint socket. This ring of cartilage is called the labrum and is attached to the rim of the socket to provide greater depth to the socket and, therefore, greater stability to the hip joint. The hip labrum also…
Read moreSnapping Hip Syndrome “Dancers Hip”
What is Snapping Hip Syndrome? Snapping hip syndrome, also known as “Dancer’s Hip”, is when the hip joint makes a snapping noise. It is usually repeatable and can be reproduced with specific movements such as flexing the hip, walking, running, lifting the knee, and getting up from a chair, to name a few. The snapping…
Read moreHip Flexor Pain Running
Hip pain is common among regular runners, whether recreational, competitive, or elite. Hip flexor pain refers to pain at the front of the hip, in the hip flexor tendon. It typically refers to one or all of 3 specific muscles and their tendons: iliacus, psoas, and rectus femoris, the primary hip flexors. However, hip flexor…
Read moreHip Flexor Pain
Pain in the hip flexor is a common complaint experienced by runners, football players, dancers, hockey players, cyclists, and those participating in martial arts. It can be described as a sharp pain in the hip flexor in more acute and severe cases and a dull ache or discomfort in milder or more chronic cases that…
Read moreRocker Bottom Shoes for Arthritis: UK
Some of the most common forms of arthritis are in the ankle and big toe joints. Rocker Bottom Shoes can help arthritis by facilitating the push-off phase of the gait cycle, placing less stress through the ankle and big toe while walking. This article will provide our Foot and Ankle Specialists’ recommendations for the best…
Read moreShoes with Arch Support: UK
Shoes with arch support can provide additional comfort to those with flat feet or help people with discomfort during walking or running. If you struggle to control pronation moments during impact activity, arch support insoles can provide stability and control your foot may lack. Flawless Physio participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an…
Read moreArthritis in Big Toe
Arthritis in the big toe joint is also known as Hallux Rigidus, which reduces the range of movement of the big toe, especially into extension and pain when walking and running. Big toe arthritis can be the result of trauma or develop slowly over time, and in this article, we will explain the typical signs…
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