HIP

Question 1

GPTS patient reports:

Answer 1

pain over lateral thigh that could be exacerbated with transfer from sit to stand, lying on that side, repetitive flexion - extension activities, prolonged standing or repetitive IR and ER

Question 2

diagnostic tests for GTPS

Answer 2

trendelenburg - look for weak glut med

Question 3

differential diagnosis for GTPS

Answer 3

• Glut medius tear
• lumbar spine ridiculopathy
• hip/knee OA

Question 4

Treatment of GTPS

Answer 4

• correct modifiable risk factors
• rest
• optimize ROM and flexibility
• Manual Therapy
• Ice for pain relief

Question 5

Hip OA Pt reports

Answer 5

• Age >50 yo
• notes pain and stiffness in hip joint
• possible radiation to groin

Question 6

Hip OA diagnostic tests:

Answer 6

• Scour test
• Active hip flexion causing lateral hip pain
• sefl reported aggravation with squatting
• WOMAC
• LEFS
• leg length discrepancy
• active hip extension causing pain
• asses IR

Question 7

Hip OA interventions

Answer 7

• reduce mechanical stresses
• footwear
• correct leg length discrepancy
• weight loss
• strengthening
• proprioception
• aerobic conditioning
• ROM exercises
• Manual therapy