Forward Omaha Physical Therapy
How do we test hip pain at Forward Omaha?
“I know I’m here for my shoulder pain, but maybe you can look at my hip? I gave up searching for answers.”
This happens a lot in clinic.
We end up addressing various long-standing aches and pains that have left our clients frustrated.
In this case, this person has dealt with vague hip symptoms for years.
You can see via the red lines on the photos below she has a tough to getting her pelvis/hips level with a single leg hinge.
Because of this, her right hip has always felt tight and achey.
Testing Right Hip
Red Line is CROOKED
Notice how her hips are NOT squared here.
This tells us that she is not loading/accessing her right hip well.
Testing Left Hip
Red Line is LEVEL
Notice how her hips are squared here.
This tells us that she is loading her left hip well!
How did we address this?
We know the body responds well to load and safe movement.
We worked on single leg hinge patterns that loaded the right hip more effectively, something she has been unknowingly avoiding.
By watching her movement strategies and giving her the right cues, we have been able to decrease her right hip symptoms and better utilize both hips 🙂
……HIP HIP, hooray!!!…….
Real Talk: These things happen more often than they should when it comes to pain.
IT TAKES TIME to peel back the layers and really understand your story and goals.
We spend 60 minutes, 1-on-1 with our clients every session to make sure we are always progressing and hearing our clients.
No unnecessary medical interventions
No cookie cutter exercise sheets
No double booked appointments
At Forward: It is our mission to provide the time + attention that pain problems require.
We focus on root causes and ultimately – Keeping people active, healthy, and heard.
Tired of Dealing with Hip Pain?
Schedule a free phone consultation with a Forward Omaha physical therapist, and take the first step to feeling your best.
Dr. Vince Van Haute PT, DPT, CF-L1, CSCS
I’m the owner and founder of Forward Physical Therapy and Performance. I have worked with numerous athletes that participate in CrossFit, weightlifting, yoga, running and more after they’ve been told by multiple healthcare providers that they have to stop doing what they love. As a physical therapist and strength coach for 9+ years, it has been my mission to help active adults get out of pain and move better so that they can perform at their highest potential.