Effect of high-dosage cholecalciferol and extended physiotherapy on complications after hip fracture: a randomized controlled trial.
Care of elderly patients after hip fracture is not well established. This study enrolled 173 patients with acute hip fracture who were 65 years or older. Using a factorial design, patients were randomly allocated to extended physiotherapy (PT) (supervised 60 min/d during acute care plus an unsupervised home program) vs standard PT (supervised 30 min/d [...]
Kinesiology of the hip: a focus on muscular actions
The 21 muscles that cross the hip provide both triplanar movement and stability between the femur and acetabulum. The primary intent of this clinical commentary is to review and discuss the current understanding of the specific actions of the hip muscles. Analysis of their actions is based primarily on the spatial orientation of the muscles [...]
The influence of abnormal hip mechanics on knee injury: a biomechanical perspective.
During the last decade, there has been a growing body of literature suggesting that proximal factors may play a contributory role with respect to knee injuries. A review of the biomechanical and clinical studies in this area indicated that impaired muscular control of the hip, pelvis, and trunk can affect tibiofemoral and patellofemoral joint kinematics [...]
Usefulness of the Trendelenburg test for identification of patients with hip joint osteoarthritis.
This study examined validity indices of the Trendelenburg test as a measure of hip abductor muscle performance (adduction of pelvis-on-femur [P-O-F]) when identifying subjects with and without hip joint osteoarthritis (OA). Muscle performance of the hip abductor muscles was obtained in standing by using the P-O-F position measured with a goniometer and in supine using [...]
Injuries of the Hip & Groin – Edinburgh – 17th April
AIMS: To give Physiotherapists/Sports Therapists an understanding of the functional (and regional) anatomy of the hip and groin. Also, to identify the common injuries and problems likely to be encountered in this tightly packed anatomical region, including those of a pathological/inflammatory cause. The course will further aim to give an understanding of the principles of [...]
Therapeutic ultrasound for osteoarthritis of the knee or hip
The objective of this review was to compare therapeutic ultrasound with sham or no specific intervention in terms of effects on pain and function safety outcomes in patients with knee or hip OA. Compared to the previous version of the review, four additional trials were identified resulting in the inclusion of five small sized trials [...]
Does commitment to rehabilitation influence the clinical outcome of total hip resurfacing arthroplasty?
The purpose of this study was to evaluate whether compliance and rehabilitative efforts were predictors of early clinical outcome of total hip resurfacing arthroplasty.A cross-sectional survey was utilized to collect information from 147 resurfacing patients, who were operated on by a single surgeon, regarding their level of commitment to rehabilitation following surgery. Patients were followed [...]
Injuries of the Hip & Groin 1 day course
This 1 day course covers relevant local anatomy, injuries encountered and relevant manual treatments, to help participants differentially diagnose and treat those presenting with hip and groin problems. The course will cover the functional (and regional) anatomy of the hip and groin, the common injuries encountered and understanding the principles of rehabilitation and treatments for [...]
The Influence of Abnormal Hip Mechanics on Knee Injury: A Biomechanical Perspective
During the last decade, there has been a growing body of literature suggesting that proximal factors may play a contributory role with respect to knee injuries. A review of the biomechanical and clinical studies in this area indicated that impaired muscular control of the hip, pelvis, and trunk can affect tibiofemoral and patellofemoral joint kinematics [...]
Strengthening and Neuromuscular Reeducation of the Gluteus Maximus in a Triathlete With Exercise-Associated Cramping of the Hamstrings
Researchers have described 2 theories concerning the etiology of EAMC: (1) muscle fatigue and (2) electrolyte deficit. As such, interventions for EAMC typically consist of stretching/strengthening of the involved muscle and/or supplements to restore electrolyte imbalances. The purpose of this study was to highlight the effects of an intervention program consisting of strengthening and neuromuscular [...]
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