1. By:
Kimberly and Steve

2. Objectives
 Describe the diagnosis of hip strains
 Describe the signs and symptoms of hip
strains
 Differentiate hip flexor strains and hip
adductor strains
 Discuss Interventions for hip strains

3. Strain
 An overuse or
overstretching of a
muscle
 Grading Scale
 Grade 1
○ Minor muscle tear
 Grade 2
○ Partial tear of a
muscle
 Grade 3
○ Complete rupture
of the muscle

4. Diagnosis
 Q & A
 X-ray
 Perform exercise or stretch to determine
which muscle is strained

5. Hip Flexor Injury
 Symptoms:
 Sudden sharp pain
 Pain upon standing or
sitting
 Swelling
 Tenderness
 Bruising
 weakness
 Causes:
 Strong eccentric
contraction
 Lack of flexibility
 Repeated movements
 Poor hip flexor
strength
 Overstretching
 Sudden stress or
impact

6. Hip Adductor Strain
 Causes:
 Overstretching
 Weakness
 Impact
 Repetitive motion
 Poor core stability
 Symptoms
 Pain in groin area
 Swelling
 Bruising
 Muscle spasm

7. Treatment for Hip Strains
 RICE
 Rest
 Ice
 Compression
 Elevation
 Stretching
 Strengthening

8. Modalities for Hip Strain
 Cold packs
 Heat packs
 Ultrasound
 Electrical
Stimulation
 Whirlpools
 Massages

9. Therapeutic Exercises for Hip
Strain
 Treatment and
rehabilitation are
designed to relieve
pain, restore range of
motion, and restore
strength—in that
order.
 Avoid the activity that
caused the strain for
10 to 14 days

10. Therapeutic Stretches for Hip
Strain
 HIP FLEXOR STRETCH
 QUADRICEPS
STRETCH
 HEEL SLIDE
 STRAIGHT LEG RAISE
 RESISTED HIP
FLEXION
 KNEE TO CHEST
 PIRIFORMIS STRETCH

11. Therapeutic Strengthen
Exercises for Hip Strain
 HIP ABDUCTION
 HIP EXTENSION
 HIP ADDUCTION
 STRAIGHT LEG RAISE
 HIP FLEXION
 SQUAT WITH SWISS
BALL
 LUNGES WITH
WEIGHTS
 BRIDGING

12. ADL Functional
Training/Support for Hip Strain
 Compression shorts
 Neoprene sleeves
 Wraps
 Kinesio Tape

13. ADL Functional
Training/Support for Hip Strain
 Pivot disk
 Canes
 Heel lifts
 Pivoting shower
stools

14. Bibliography
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Orthopedics. Web. 22 Nov. 2010.
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