Hip Pain and Mobility Deficits—Hip Osteoarthritis

Michael T. Cibulka, Douglas M. White, Judith Woehrle, Marcie Harris-Hayes, Keelan R. Enseki, Timothy L. Fagerson, James Slover, Joseph J. Godges

DOI: 10.2519/jospt.2009.0301

The Orthopaedic Section of the American Physical Therapy Association presents this third set of clinical practice guidelines on hip osteoarthritis, linked to the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF). The purpose of these practice guidelines is to describe evidence-based orthopaedic physical therapy clinical practice and provide recommendations for (1) examination and diagnostic classification based on body functions and body structures, activity limitations, and participation restrictions, (2) prognosis, (3) interventions provided by physical therapists, and (4) assessment of outcome for common musculoskeletal disorders.

J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2009;39(4):A1-A25. doi:10.2519/jospt.2009.0301

KEY WORDS: APTA, clinical practice guidelines, ICD, ICF, Orthopaedic Section

The Orthopaedic Section of the American Physical Therapy Association presents hip osteoarthritis clinical practice guidelines linked to the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF).

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