First-Line Interventions for Hip Pain: Is It Surgery, Drugs, or Us?

Robert S. Wainner, Julie M. Whitman

DOI: 10.2519/jospt.2007.0108

The diagnosis and nonoperative management of hip disorders are important clinical issues. Physical therapists can provide an alternative to surgical and pharmacological solutions for patients with lower quarter musculoskeletal complaints with noninvasive, low-risk interventions that are effective for reducing pain and disability. These interventions have none of the health risks associated with medications, surgery, and other invasive treatment options. Although effective low-risk physical therapy interventions exist for these patients, the real question is whether patients know about physical therapy and whether they are afforded an opportunity to access this type of care. Equally important is whether we physical therapists are adequately delivering it.

J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2007;37(9):511-513. doi:10.2519/jospt.2007.0108

Physical therapists can provide an alternative to surgical and pharmacological solutions for patients with lower quarter musculoskeletal complaints with noninvasive, low-risk interventions that are effective for reducing pain and disability.

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