Piriformis Syndrome occurs when the sciatic nerve is irritated by the overlying, tight piriformis muscle. Individuals experience pain in the hip (buttock) area but may also complain of pain in their low back or leg. Physiotherapy is effective by administering therapeutic modalities to relieve pain, applying manual therapy (soft tissue or neural tissue mobilization), […]
A procedure that replaces the hip joint with a prosthetic implant to improve function following injury, arthritis or any other cause that may result in dysfunction in the hip joint. Individuals following a hip replacement will have activity restrictions provided by their surgeon. Physiotherapy can help address these issues with exercise, stretches, hands-on techniques […]
Trochanteric bursitis is the inflammation of the bursa located between the greater trochanter (structure on the femur) and the iliotibial band (fibrous band along the side of your leg). Individuals experience pain on their lateral thigh that can radiate down to the knee. Trochanteric bursitis may result from overuse or a fall. This condition […]