Welcome to our Physical Therapy Exercise Guides category! You will find detailed guides of the best physical therapy exercises for specific conditions here. Our expert team of writers and physical therapists have carefully researched each exercise or stretch to ensure that you are getting the most accurate and up-to-date information. From stretches to strengthening to mobility drills, and resistance exercises, we have everything you need to make informed exercise choices. Our guides will help you find the perfect physical therapy exercises to enhance your physical therapy experience and achieve your goals. Browse our articles and start your journey toward a successful recovery today!
Everyone uses their hips every day—walking, running, or just getting up from a chair. Healthy adults should be able to lift at least their own body weight with their hips or do basic single-leg movements without pain or instability. Hitting these strength benchmarks can help keep you mobile, balanced, and independent, no matter your age. […]
A lot of folks expect to walk normally right after hip replacement surgery. But reality? Some are still limping around weeks, even months later. The body needs a while to adjust to its new joint. Muscles around the hip can be weak or tight, and that’s a big part of it. Limping after surgery usually
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Standing desks are all the rage lately, especially for folks worried about sitting too much. But what about their effect on hip health? Standing more can definitely help with stiffness and posture, but too much standing—especially if you never move—can leave your hips feeling tight or downright sore. Using a standing desk can improve hip
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A lot of folks taking Ozempic, a GLP-1 receptor agonist, are wondering about its effects on hip bone density. Research shows that while Ozempic can help with weight loss and blood sugar, it might also lead to some bone loss, especially in the hip area. This risk is definitely worth thinking about if you’re starting
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A lot of us deal with hip pain or weak hips, and honestly, it’s easy to overlook how much the core muscles matter here. Strengthening your core can really support hip stability and help ease hip pain. Just a few tweaks to your daily routine can make hips feel and move better. Adding a handful
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Deadlifting with a hip labral tear is something a lot of strength enthusiasts worry about—especially if they’re dealing with injury but aren’t ready to hang up the barbell. It’s sometimes possible to deadlift with a hip labral tear, but only when using safe lifting techniques and getting proper medical advice. If the injury’s causing pain,
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Hip flexor tendinopathy is a pretty common issue that brings pain and weakness to the front of the hip. This makes walking, working out, or even basic daily stuff surprisingly tough. Knowing what causes it, how to notice the symptoms, and what rehab options are out there can make recovery smoother and help keep it
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Hip osteoarthritis makes daily movement trickier and ups the risk of falling. When balance is off, even walking across the room or standing up from a chair can feel wobbly. Balance exercises can help adults with hip osteoarthritis stay more stable and feel safer in their daily lives. These exercises aren’t just about balance—they also
A lot of people deal with stiff hips, and honestly, it just makes life a bit less comfortable. Sitting for hours—at work, in the car, on the couch—definitely doesn’t help. A simple 10-minute hip mobility routine can help anyone loosen up their hips and move better each day. You don’t have to be an athlete
Reaching the one-year mark after hip labral repair is a big milestone for most folks. Many will see a return to normal daily activities and much less pain, but the journey can still have its ups and downs. By one year after hip labral repair, most patients have regained much of their strength and mobility,
