Specialist Hip Rehabilitation

Advanced Hip Assessment and Rehabilitation in Gosport

At Solent Specialist Physiotherapy in Gosport, hip rehabilitation is a defined area of advanced clinical practice.

A significant proportion of hip presentations managed within the clinic involve persistent symptoms, complex mechanical drivers or cases referred following surgical opinion. This depth of experience has shaped a structured, stage-based approach to hip rehabilitation that integrates detailed biomechanical assessment, surgical collaboration and individually tailored rehabilitation planning.

Hip pain is frequently oversimplified. Structural findings such as cam morphology, labral tears or tendon changes are common on imaging and do not automatically explain symptoms. What determines outcome is how the hip behaves under load.

Assessment focuses on mechanical irritability, dynamic stability, strength asymmetry and compression sensitivity. Imaging is reviewed and explained where appropriate, and rehabilitation programmes are designed around individual goals and functional demand.

This is not generic exercise prescription. It is structured hip rehabilitation.

Femoroacetabular Impingement Syndrome (FAIS)

FAIS describes hip pain associated with altered joint morphology and mechanical loading during flexion and rotation. Cam and pincer morphology are common findings, but morphology alone does not dictate symptoms or the need for surgery.

Management may be non-surgical or surgical depending on mechanical behaviour and response to rehabilitation.

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Hip Arthroscopy Rehabilitation

Post FAIS Decompression and Labral Repair

Rehabilitation following hip arthroscopy requires alignment with surgical findings and tissue healing timelines. Formal protocols developed in collaboration with a specialist hip surgeon guide staged progression from protection through to return-to-sport.

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Gluteal Tendinopathy and Complex Lateral Hip Pain

Lateral hip pain is frequently labelled as bursitis, yet the underlying issue often involves gluteal tendon dysfunction. Management focuses on reducing compression sensitivity and restoring load tolerance.

A detailed explanation of this condition can be found on our dedicated gluteal tendinopathy page.

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Post-Surgical Gluteal Tendon Repair or Reconstruction

Gluteal cuff repair requires careful early protection followed by progressive strengthening and restoration of pelvic stability. Rehabilitation protocols written within our surgical collaboration framework guide progression safely and effectively.

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Post Total Hip Replacement Rehabilitation

Total hip replacement is highly successful for many individuals, yet optimal recovery depends on structured rehabilitation beyond the early postoperative phase.

While initial hospital physiotherapy focuses on mobility and basic function, long-term outcomes are influenced by strength restoration, gait normalisation, pelvic stability and progressive load tolerance. Persistent limp, weakness, lateral hip discomfort or reduced confidence can occur when rehabilitation does not progress beyond the basics.

Within our Gosport clinic, post–total hip replacement rehabilitation is structured and stage-specific. Progression is guided by tissue healing, implant considerations and objective strength milestones rather than generic timelines.

In the early weeks, when driving is not yet possible, home visits can be arranged to support safe progression and provide continuity of care. As mobility improves, rehabilitation transitions to clinic-based strengthening and functional progression.

The focus is restoration of hip abductor strength, single-leg control and efficient walking mechanics, alongside a gradual return to higher-level activity where appropriate.

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Acetabular Dysplasia

Acetabular dysplasia involves reduced femoral head coverage and may contribute to instability, labral overload or activity-related groin pain. Mild or borderline dysplasia often responds well to structured strengthening and dynamic stability work.

More significant structural involvement may require collaborative surgical discussion.

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Surgical Collaboration and Protocol Development

Hip rehabilitation within the Gosport clinic is delivered in collaboration with a specialist orthopaedic hip surgeon with expertise in FAIS and gluteal tendon reconstruction.

Rehabilitation protocols for hip arthroscopy and gluteal cuff repair were developed within this framework, aligning surgical technique with structured rehabilitation progression. This integrated pathway supports both operative and non-operative management at specialist level.

Book a Specialist Hip Assessment in Gosport

If you are experiencing persistent hip pain, navigating surgical decision-making or recovering from hip surgery, specialist appointments are available at our Gosport clinic.

Assessment focuses on clear explanation, detailed mechanical evaluation and individually tailored rehabilitation planning.

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