The hip joint is susceptible to both injury and joint degeneration over time. The supporting musculature must be strong enough to stabilize and protect the hip joint due to the increased range of motion. When this is not the case we are more likely to experience a hip joint injury premature arthritis.
At High Desert Physical Therapy, we are well equipped to manage hip injuries and surgeries. We can accommodate a wide range of diagnoses and precautions due to the variety of equipment that we have in the clinic. Hip surgeries and acute injuries can be treated with a state of the art ice and compression system to accelerate healing and decrease dependence on pain medications.