Hip pain can be caused by problems with your hip joint. This type of hip pain tends to be felt on the inside of your hip or in your groin. Hip pain can also be caused by problems with the muscle, ligaments, tendons and other structures that support your hip joint. If hip pain associated with these problems, it tends to occur on the outside of the hip or the upper thigh. Diseases and conditions in other areas of your body can sometimes cause hip pain, and is called referred pain.
Information courtesy of the American Physical Therapy Association.
If we are asking you to do something that is hurting too much, let us know! Physical therapy should not be severely painful. It is not common to be so sore that patients are in pain or it affects their daily life. If this ever happens during or after an appointment, let us know and we will adapt your program.
We recommend budgeting 40-60 minutes for a typical therapy session. The only exception to this will be your first visit, which can take about 20 minutes longer due to the physical therapy evaluation your therapist will provide. We also recommend showing up about 10-15 minutes early to your first visit. This way, you can complete the paperwork before your visit time and streamline the process.
A physical therapy visit lasts about 40-60 minutes. The actual contents of the visit vary based on your diagnosis/need, but typically what happens is:
You check in with the receptionist, make any appointments necessary, and we discuss your health insurance benefits with you.
You go into the gym. You can change clothes if you need to, then begin therapy.
You perform 6-8 various exercises and stretches. These can include therapeutic band exercises, light body weight exercises, or minimal weights. The stretches will promote strength, stability, improved range of motion, and pain relief.
We can initiate other techniques to include manual work, taping, cupping, and dry needling as needed.
The therapist makes recommendations based on your progress. These can include altering the frequency of visits, making additions/alterations to your home exercise plan, or things to do before your next visit.
You should wear loose clothes that make it easy to move. We also recommend sneakers. Workout clothes will work, but any comfortable clothing will work fine. Plan on giving your therapist access to your area of concern. The less your clothes restrict your movement and the more comfortable you are, the better. Shorts, yoga pants, or athletic/loose fitting pants and a tee shirt are all good options.
“I’ve truly had a wonderful experience! The atmosphere is inviting and the staff and therapists are both friendly and professional. I have made great progress under their care and highly recommend them for anyone needing physical therapy. GREAT staff + GREAT therapists = GREAT experience!”
Jane S.
PTCare Patient
“What a great place with a team of excellent providers. Everyone there with such a great attitude and knowledge to help better our condition. Everyone that worked with me did such excellent work. My thanks to the entire PTCare team.”
Joe L.
PTCare Patient
“Excellent place to visit after knee surgery For therapy. The staff is very knowledgeable an very helpful with the exercises an all five stars are less they deserve more than 5!”
Ali M.
PTCare Patient
“My compliments to the whole staff at both clinic locations. They continue to exceed my expectations by providing quality physical therapy in a friendly environment.”
David R.
PTCare Patient
“I was extremely pleased with the consistent care I received by all of the staff. I had a total of 42 visits for 2 different concerns and both were treated with total professionalism, knowledge of my needs and kindness. I have been to other P.T. places over the years and this was the best by far.”
Peggy N.
PTCare Patient
“Staff is very friendly and the therapy sessions always start on the time scheduled. After the first visits I already started feeling better. The staff creates a plan to achieve your individual goals towards a full rehab.”
Rigo R.
PTCare Patient
“Showed patience in explaining each exercise in detail. Was one-on-one with me – therapist did not have two or three others at one time going from one to the other!!! Like some other places.”
