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• Quadriceps Muscle Strains
• Quadriceps Tendon Rupture
• Groin Strain (Adductor Strain)
• Hip Pointer
• Trochanteric Bursitis
• Hamstring Strains
• Femoral Neck Fracture
• Avascular Necrosis of the Hip
• Hip Osteoarthritis
• Hip Replacement

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Avascular Necrosis of the Hip

Avascular necrosis means bone death due to a lack of blood supply. A disrupted blood supply occurs when there is a fracture, dislocation, or repetitive trauma to the neck of the femur. Signs and symptoms include pain, limitation of movement and pain with walking. X-rays, MRI, or a bone scan may be helpful in diagnosing this disorder. Surgical decompression or total hip replacement may be necessary.

Possible Treatments

• Aerobic/Endurance Exercise 
• Core Strengthening 
• Cryotherapy or Cold Therapy 
• Electrotherapeutic Modalities
• Gait or Walking Training 
• Hip Active Range of Motion 
• Hip Joint Mobilization 
• Hip Passive Range of Motion 
• Hip Resistive Range of Motion 
• Isometric Exercise 
• Proprioception Exercises 
• Physical Agents
• Stretching/Flexibility Exercise 

Possible Treatment Goals

• Improve Balance
• Decrease Risk of Reoccurrence
• Improve Function
• Improve Muscle Strength and Power
• Improve Proprioception
• Decrease Postoperative Complications
• Improve Range of Motion
• Self-care of Symptoms
• Improve Safety

Additional Resources

• 3d Anatomy of the hip and pelvis
• Hip Info from Medline Plus
• Osteoarthritis of Guide

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