Hip Osteoarthritis Physiotherapy in Indirapuram

How it feels

Groin pain is the classic symptom, sometimes felt in the buttock, the front of the thigh or even the knee. Morning stiffness usually eases within half an hour. Putting on socks, cutting toenails and getting out of low chairs become difficult as rotation and bending decrease. Many people start to limp without noticing.

Pain on the outer hip is often not arthritis at all; it's more commonly from the tendons on the side of the hip.

Why exercise helps

Cartilage has no nerves, so pain comes from surrounding structures, including bone, joint lining and muscles. Strengthening the hip and thigh muscles improves joint loading and control. Regular movement helps keep the joint supple. Studies show structured exercise reduces pain and improves function in hip osteoarthritis, with effects that can last.

Our approach

We measure your hip range of motion, strength and walking, and ask what you want to be able to do. Then we build a programme covering hip strength, range of motion and walking capacity.

Heat and shortwave diathermy can ease pain before exercise. A walking stick in the opposite hand reduces load on the hip, and it's an under-used, sensible option. Weight loss, where relevant, reduces load too.

When replacement makes sense

If pain is severe, sleep is disrupted and daily life is significantly limited despite good conservative care, hip replacement is highly effective. Exercising before surgery (prehab) makes recovery faster.

Exercises often used for Hip Osteoarthritis

These are exercises our physiotherapists commonly include. Which ones suit you, how many and in what order depends on your assessment and stage of recovery.

All hip exercises

Frequently asked questions