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What are the various causes of hip pain?

Hip pain can be caused by many reasons. Some of the causes are as
follows:
1. Avascular necrosis of femur
2. Lumbar spondylosis
3. Arthritis
4. Hip fracture
5. Fracture of femoral neck
6. Sciatica
7. Osteoporosis
8. Bursitis
9. Inguinal hernia
10. Hip impingement

IMAGE: Hip joint
Hip joint
(By Henry Vandyke Carter – Henry Gray (1918) Anatomy of the Human Body (See ” Book” section below)Bartleby.com: Gray’s Anatomy, Plate 340, Public Domain)
IMAGE: Inside of hip joint
Inside of hip joint
(By Henry Vandyke Carter – Henry Gray (1918) Anatomy of the Human Body (See ” Book” section below)Bartleby.com: Gray’s Anatomy, Plate 342, Public Domain)

 

What are the commonly associated symptoms related to hip
joint problems?

Along with pain, there can be stiffness at the hip joint.
Pain might increase with movement or while taking the load.

IMAGE: X-ray of the normal Hip joint
X-ray of the normal Hip joint
(By No machine-readable author provided. Scuba-limp~commonswiki assumed (based on copyright claims). – No machine-readable source provided. Own work assumed (based on copyright claims)., CC BY-SA 3.0)

 

What causes of hip pain are prescribed exercises for at BILD
Exercise Clinic?

Exercises can be tried for the following diagnosis of hip pain.
1. Lumbar spondylosis
2. Sciatica
3. Arthritis
4. Bursitis
5. Hip impingement
6. Avascular Necrosis of Femur

 

What happens during consultation at BILD Exercise Clinic?

● The doctor will examine the patient.
● A detailed history regarding the onset and progression of the disease will be
noted.
● A record of previous treatments tried will be noted.
● Strength differences of different muscles around the knee joint will be
analyzed.
● Previous reports (if any) such as MRI, X rays will also be seen and
discussed.

 

What questions to expect from your doctor

The doctor may ask some of the following questions:
● Where exactly does it hurt?
● Since when have you had this problem?
● What was the trigger or nature of injury (if applicable) for the beginning of pain
● How would you describe the pain — dull, sharp, burning?
● What are the previous treatment modalities tried by you?
● What makes the pain worse? What makes the pain better?
● How does the pain affect your sleep and life?

 

Is it necessary to have any investigations done before or after the
consultation?

● It is NOT compulsory to have any investigations done before consultation.
● Blood tests and MRIs are NOT asked for.

 

How to prepare for your consultation with the doctor?

● Wear comfortable clothes.
● Don’t consume painkillers (at least 12 hours before) while coming for
consultation. Painkillers mask the symptoms and interfere with understanding
of symptoms.
● Bring all the previous reports, investigations, and medication prescriptions. It
is NOT necessary to have investigations or tests to be done before.
● Write down all your questions on a paper or on a mobile phone that you want
to ask to the doctor.
● It is always useful to bring a companion with you during consultation.

 

What treatment can be offered at BILD Exercise Clinic?

● Based on examination, reports, and medical and surgical history, the doctor
will prescribe home-based exercises. Home-based exercise prescription
contains diagrams, figures, and detailed instructions.
● If needed few sessions of specific exercises can be conducted at the BILD
Exercise Clinic.

 

What types of exercises are covered at BILD Exercise Clinic?

As needed one or more of the following exercises are prescribed and administered.
● Exercises for strength
● Mobilization exercises
● Exercises for stability
● Exercises for balancing

 

What are the goals of the exercise treatment at BILD Exercise Clinic?

● Decrease joint pain and stiffness.
● Improve joint stability and muscle strength.
● Delay or reverse the further progression of symptoms.
● Improve joint mobility and function.
● Improve quality of life.
As with any medical or exercise intervention the outcome varies from patient to
patient.

 

Which technology might be used (as per the need) at BILD Exercise Clinic?

● Strength training equipment (MATRIX, USA, and others)
● Anti-gravity treadmill (NASA, USA)
● Robotic Isokinetic Strength Training machine (KINEO, ITALY)
● Balance stimulating equipment
● Resistance bands
● Weight sled
● Cardio equipment such as cycle, elliptical, versa climber, Jacobs ladder, etc.
The selection of technology and exercise protocol is determined by the doctor.

 

What kind of treatment is NOT offered at BILD Exercise Clinic?

● Painkillers or Anti-inflammatory medications
● Vitamin supplements
● Ointments and creams of any kind
● Any other pharmacological/drug treatment
● Hormonal Therapy or injectables of any kind
● Intra-joint injections of any kind
● Surgery of any kind

 

How to reach BILD Exercise Clinic OPD at Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital?

  • Reach to Super Speciality Building (SS building/new building) lobby/main entrance or parking basement before time. Wheelchairs are available in the lobby and parking for needy patients. Click here for the Google map location of BILD Exercise Clinic. 
  • Parking is available based on availability. You can prefer public transport such as bus, auto-rickshaw, cab or taxi. 
  • If you are not registered as a patient and appearing for the first time as a patient at Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital then try to come at least 20 minutes before the appointment time to complete the simple registration process at the ground floor reception of the super-specialty building. 
  • Get an OPD entry pass (for patients) and an attendant pass at the ground-floor reception. 
  • Choose appropriate lifts (life no.1,2,3 ) at the ground floor to reach BILD Exercise Clinic OPD on the 11th floor.  
  • Depending upon patient numbers some waiting period is expected. Comfortable sitting, clean drinking water, a book reading section, clean toilets, changing rooms, and a cafeteria (on the ground floor and seventh floor) are available at your service. 

What are the various causes of hip pain?

Hip pain can be caused by many reasons. Some of the causes are as
follows:
1. Avascular necrosis of femur
2. Lumbar spondylosis
3. Arthritis
4. Hip fracture
5. Fracture of femoral neck
6. Sciatica
7. Osteoporosis
8. Bursitis
9. Inguinal hernia
10. Hip impingement

IMAGE: Hip joint
Hip joint
(By Henry Vandyke Carter – Henry Gray (1918) Anatomy of the Human Body (See ” Book” section below)Bartleby.com: Gray’s Anatomy, Plate 340, Public Domain)
IMAGE: Inside of hip joint
Inside of hip joint
(By Henry Vandyke Carter – Henry Gray (1918) Anatomy of the Human Body (See ” Book” section below)Bartleby.com: Gray’s Anatomy, Plate 342, Public Domain)

 

 

What are the commonly associated symptoms related to hip
joint problems?

Along with pain, there can be stiffness at the hip joint.
Pain might increase with movement or while taking the load.

IMAGE: X-ray of the normal Hip joint
X-ray of the normal Hip joint
(By No machine-readable author provided. Scuba-limp~commonswiki assumed (based on copyright claims). – No machine-readable source provided. Own work assumed (based on copyright claims)., CC BY-SA 3.0)

 

What causes of hip pain are prescribed exercises for at BILD
Exercise Clinic?

Exercises can be tried for the following diagnosis of hip pain.
1. Lumbar spondylosis
2. Sciatica
3. Arthritis
4. Bursitis
5. Hip impingement
6. Avascular Necrosis of Femur

 

What happens during consultation at BILD Exercise Clinic?

● The doctor will examine the patient.
● A detailed history regarding the onset and progression of the disease will be
noted.
● A record of previous treatments tried will be noted.
● Strength differences of different muscles around the knee joint will be
analyzed.
● Previous reports (if any) such as MRI, X rays will also be seen and
discussed.

 

What questions to expect from your doctor

The doctor may ask some of the following questions:
● Where exactly does it hurt?
● Since when have you had this problem?
● What was the trigger or nature of injury (if applicable) for the beginning of pain
● How would you describe the pain — dull, sharp, burning?
● What are the previous treatment modalities tried by you?
● What makes the pain worse? What makes the pain better?
● How does the pain affect your sleep and life?

 

Is it necessary to have any investigations done before or after the
consultation?

● It is NOT compulsory to have any investigations done before consultation.
● Blood tests and MRIs are NOT asked for.

 

How to prepare for your consultation with the doctor?

● Wear comfortable clothes.
● Don’t consume painkillers (at least 12 hours before) while coming for
consultation. Painkillers mask the symptoms and interfere with understanding
of symptoms.
● Bring all the previous reports, investigations, and medication prescriptions. It
is NOT necessary to have investigations or tests to be done before.
● Write down all your questions on a paper or on a mobile phone that you want
to ask to the doctor.
● It is always useful to bring a companion with you during consultation.

 

What treatment can be offered at BILD Exercise Clinic?

● Based on examination, reports, and medical and surgical history, the doctor
will prescribe home-based exercises. Home-based exercise prescription
contains diagrams, figures, and detailed instructions.
● If needed few sessions of specific exercises can be conducted at the BILD
Exercise Clinic.

 

What types of exercises are covered at BILD Exercise Clinic?

As needed one or more of the following exercises are prescribed and administered.
● Exercises for strength
● Mobilization exercises
● Exercises for stability
● Exercises for balancing

 

What are the goals of the exercise treatment at BILD Exercise Clinic?

● Decrease joint pain and stiffness.
● Improve joint stability and muscle strength.
● Delay or reverse the further progression of symptoms.
● Improve joint mobility and function.
● Improve quality of life.
As with any medical or exercise intervention the outcome varies from patient to
patient.

 

Which technology might be used (as per the need) at BILD Exercise Clinic?

● Strength training equipment (MATRIX, USA, and others)
● Anti-gravity treadmill (NASA, USA)
● Robotic Isokinetic Strength Training machine (KINEO, ITALY)
● Balance stimulating equipment
● Resistance bands
● Weight sled
● Cardio equipment such as cycle, elliptical, versa climber, Jacobs ladder, etc.
The selection of technology and exercise protocol is determined by the doctor.

 

What kind of treatment is NOT offered at BILD Exercise Clinic?

● Painkillers or Anti-inflammatory medications
● Vitamin supplements
● Ointments and creams of any kind
● Any other pharmacological/drug treatment
● Hormonal Therapy or injectables of any kind
● Intra-joint injections of any kind
● Surgery of any kind

 

How to reach BILD Exercise Clinic OPD at Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital?

  • Reach to Super Speciality Building (SS building/new building) lobby/main entrance or parking basement before time. Wheelchairs are available in the lobby and parking for needy patients. Click here for the Google map location of BILD Exercise Clinic. 
  • Parking is available based on availability. You can prefer public transport such as bus, auto-rickshaw, cab or taxi. 
  • If you are not registered as a patient and appearing for the first time as a patient at Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital then try to come at least 20 minutes before the appointment time to complete the simple registration process at the ground floor reception of the super-specialty building. 
  • Get an OPD entry pass (for patients) and an attendant pass at the ground-floor reception. 
  • Choose appropriate lifts (life no.1,2,3 ) at the ground floor to reach BILD Exercise Clinic OPD on the 11th floor.  
  • Depending upon patient numbers some waiting period is expected. Comfortable sitting, clean drinking water, a book reading section, clean toilets, changing rooms, and a cafeteria (on the ground floor and seventh floor) are available at your service. 

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