Overview
There is currently limited literature on a categorized physical therapy protocol for management of hip pain. Only a handful of studies have looked at the treatment of osteoarthritis of the hip with a standardized physical therapy treatment, primarily looking at manual therapy versus exercise therapy protocols. However, there are no studies observing the effect of a standardized physical therapy program on patients presenting with non-arthritic hip and groin pain. Based on the gap in the literature, this study will aim to assess the effect of matrix-based standard of care therapy in patients presenting with non-arthritic hip and groin pain.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- New patient presenting with non-arthritic hip impingement, hip pain, and groin pain (Tonnis 0-1)
- 18-60 years old
Exclusion Criteria:
- Arthritic hip pain (Tonnis 2+)
- <18 and >60 years old
- History of spinal fusion surgery
- History of low back pain with radicular pain
- History of hip arthroscopy
- History of inflammatory conditions, and other concurrent problems interfering with hip therapy (i.e., concurrent back/knee/foot/ankle/shoulder issues)
- Patients currently taking TNF-alpha inhibitors for inflammatory conditions
- History of prior knee osteotomy
- Non-English speakers