Blog · Deborah Bateson · 23 November 2024
Rehabilitation
Hip osteoarthritis and physiotherapy
Walking, strength and sleep positions — Deborah Bateson’s plan while you wait, or after you decide against surgery.
Symptoms and what they can mean
Sock struggle, groin pain, a limp you pretend is the cobbles. Activity usually helps more than people fear, if we dose it.
What we can do in clinic
Gluteal strength, walking programme, stick on the correct side if needed. Manual therapy for comfort. Not a substitute for a replacement you genuinely need.
Red flags and when to see your GP
A hip that is unstable or systemically unwell — medical.
This article is general information for people considering care at Health at Hart in Hartley Wintney. It is not a diagnosis, a prescription, or a promise of outcome. If you have sudden, severe or unexplained symptoms — including chest pain, unexplained weight loss, night pain, bowel or bladder changes, or a new neurological problem — seek urgent medical advice (NHS 111 or 999). UK osteopaths are regulated by the General Osteopathic Council. Counsellors named here are BACP-registered where stated. Always check with your GP or insurer if you are unsure whether a treatment is appropriate for you.
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