5 Ways Physical Therapy Could Help Manage Hip Bursitis

Hip bursitis can be a painful consequence of a slip and fall accident when a person falls on his hip. Hip bursitis is actually one of the most common hip injuries slip and fall victims suffer. Bursitis occurs when the small sac or bursa, which is filled with fluid and cushions the bony part of the hip and the inside groin area of the hip, become inflamed. This condition can be painful, and a person can find it difficult to walk and perform other day-to-day activities he once took for granted. Physical therapy is often prescribed for patients suffering from hip bursitis.

5 Ways Physical Therapy Can Help Slip and Fall Victims Suffering With Hip Bursitis

A person who has developed hip bursitis after a slip and fall accident may suffer tenderness in the inflamed bursa area, pain when lying on the injured side, and pain when sitting for a long time or walking. A person’s doctor may refer him to a physical therapist that could help him in the following ways:

• Pain management. While many pain-relieving strategies could be utilized, icing the painful area is the most common treatment. A physical therapist could also recommend decreasing certain activities for a period of time.

• Range of motion (ROM) exercises. Stretching movements can help relieve the tension at the site of the bursitis and help restore proper motion of the joints in the hip, back, and knee—a common problem associated with hip bursitis.

• Manual therapy. A therapist could use hands-on treatments to help a person move muscles and joints that could be difficult to move on his own and that could strengthen the injured hip area.

• Muscle strengthening exercises. Muscle weakness often occurs when a person suffers from hip bursitis. A physical therapist will often design an individualized program of exercises based on the person’s age and condition to help strengthen the weakened muscles.

• Functional training. To help a person ease back into normal activities, a physical therapist will teach him how to make these movements safely to help reduce the tension on the hip. Training can help lower the risk of hip bursitis reoccurring.

If you developed hip bursitis after a slip and fall accident, you could be entitled to compensation from the business or the person who caused your fall. Call us at (727) 345-4566 to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation to learn more about your legal options.