by Stephanie Hartman PT, DPT, PRPC | Aug 26, 2021 | Hip Pain, Hip Stretches
Nagging injuries and body aches are frustrating! It can be so discouraging to suddenly shift from feeling good to experience an old, familiar pain. Read on if you find yourself saying “Not this again.” The hips are a part of the body that are prone to recurring aches... 
by Sandra Stryker PT, MPT, COMT, FAAOMPT | Aug 9, 2017 | Hip Pain, Hip Stretches, Osteoarthritis, Physical Therapy
Osteoarthritis is the most frequent cause of musculoskeletal pain worldwide. Osteoarthritis is characterized by painful and sometimes swollen joints, stiffness and increased pain with use and with prolonged sedentary periods. The cartilage lining of the joints erodes... 
by Sandra Stryker PT, MPT, COMT, FAAOMPT | Feb 17, 2015 | Exercise, Hip Stretches, Sports Physical Therapy, stretching, Wellbeing
Dynamic flexibility is the ability of a body part to move through a specific range of motion during a functional activity, such as walking, kicking a football, or picking something up off of the floor. It differs from static flexibility, or the ability to stretch into... by Sandra Stryker PT, MPT, COMT, FAAOMPT | Aug 23, 2013 | Hip Pain, Hip Stretches, Physical Therapy
Core strength has taken on several meanings across the active and medical community throughout recent years. In this instance, it will be defined as the deep muscles of the abdomen, lumbar spine and hips which provide stability to the trunk, and therefore limbs,... by Sandra Stryker PT, MPT, COMT, FAAOMPT | Aug 14, 2013 | Hip Pain, Hip Stretches, Physical Therapy
Osteoarthritis is a condition which affects a high percentage of the population, with the incidence typically increasing with increased age. Repetitive stress, obesity, genetics, certain co-morbidities (for example, diabetes), and previous injuries can make people... 
by Sandra Stryker PT, MPT, COMT, FAAOMPT | Aug 7, 2013 | Hip Pain, Hip Stretches, Physical Therapy
Hip pain is a common complaint among active individuals, the aging community, and even among sedentary people, and can present itself in a variety of ways. When pain occurs around the area of the hip, daily activities are often affected since we use our hips for the...