HIP STRAINS

By:

Kimberly and Steve

Objectives

Describe the diagnosis of hip strains Describe the signs and symptoms of hip

strains Differentiate hip flexor strains and hip

adductor strains Discuss Interventions for hip strains

Strain An overuse or

overstretching of a muscle

Grading ScaleGrade 1

○ Minor muscle tearGrade 2

○ Partial tear of a muscle

Grade 3○ Complete rupture

of the muscle

Diagnosis

Q & A X-ray Perform exercise or stretch to determine

which muscle is strained

Hip Flexor Injury Symptoms:

Sudden sharp painPain upon standing or

sittingSwelling TendernessBruisingweakness

Causes: Strong eccentric

contractionLack of flexibilityRepeated movementsPoor hip flexor

strengthOverstretchingSudden stress or

impact

Hip Adductor Strain Causes:

OverstretchingWeaknessImpactRepetitive motionPoor core stability

SymptomsPain in groin areaSwellingBruisingMuscle spasm

Treatment for Hip Strains

RICERestIceCompressionElevation

Stretching Strengthening

Modalities for Hip Strain Cold packs Heat packs Ultrasound Electrical

Stimulation Whirlpools Massages

Therapeutic Exercises for Hip Strain

Treatment and rehabilitation are designed to relieve pain, restore range of motion, and restore strength—in that order.

Avoid the activity that caused the strain for 10 to 14 days

Therapeutic Stretches for Hip Strain

HIP FLEXOR STRETCH QUADRICEPS

STRETCH HEEL SLIDE STRAIGHT LEG RAISE RESISTED HIP

FLEXION KNEE TO CHEST PIRIFORMIS STRETCH

Therapeutic Strengthen Exercises for Hip Strain

HIP ABDUCTION HIP EXTENSION  HIP ADDUCTION STRAIGHT LEG RAISE HIP FLEXION SQUAT WITH SWISS

BALL LUNGES WITH

WEIGHTS BRIDGING

ADL Functional Training/Support for Hip Strain

Compression shorts Neoprene sleeves Wraps Kinesio Tape

ADL Functional Training/Support for Hip Strain

Pivot disk Canes Heel lifts Pivoting shower

stools

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