That said the timing of when to undergo rehabilitation depends on the underlying problem for example post operative physical therapy after a hip replacement versus long term physical therapy for hip osteoarthritis.
Groin pain after hip replacement nhs.
The most common cause of hip pain in older people is osteoarthritis arthritis.
This page aims to give you a better idea of whether osteoarthritis or something more unusual is causing your hip pain and what you can do about it.
Suggested exercises and advice for patients presenting with pain on the outside of the hip associated with gluteal tendinopathy.
Although physiotherapy can be effective in relieving the symptoms from mild to moderate arthritis.
Pain from the hip joint most commonly causes pain in the groin and the front of the thigh although occasionally pain can refer all the way down the leg.
Physical therapy is a major treatment for most hip related causes of groin pain.
Adults of any age can be considered for a hip replacement although most are done on people between the ages of 60 and 80.
But do not try to diagnose the cause of your hip pain yourself.