Physiotherapy for
Hip and pelvis
Painful conditions affecting the hip and pelvis can influence walking, sitting and sleep. Physiotherapy combines mobility, control and muscle strengthening.
Understanding the problem
Not only where it hurts.
What it stops you doing matters.
The hip and pelvis are involved in walking, changing direction, climbing stairs and many sports. Symptoms can restrict very different activities, so we look not only at where pain appears but also at how it responds to load and which function matters to you.
The pathway may combine mobility, strength and task-specific work with a gradual progression. After surgery, physiotherapy follows medical guidance and connects it to relevant, measurable goals.
When it may help
We begin with what
is limiting you.
These examples provide orientation but do not replace an individual healthcare assessment.
- Hip pain
- Difficulty walking, using stairs and sleeping on your side
- Reduced mobility
- Post-operative recovery
Conditions and recovery needs
Physiotherapy may be appropriate for the conditions listed below. Assessment determines whether and how it can help; after trauma or surgery, the pathway follows the medical specialist’s guidance.
- Hip osteoarthritis
- Lateral hip pain: greater trochanteric pain syndrome
- Muscle and tendon problems around the hip
- Recovery after hip replacement, following the surgeon’s guidance
How we work
A pathway that changes
with you.
Movement analysis
Load management
Targeted mobility
Progressive strengthening
During your assessment
What we look at.
- Walking, stairs and symptom-provoking activities
- Hip and pelvic mobility
- Lower-limb strength and control
- Post-operative, work and sporting requirements
Concrete goals
Where we want to get to.
- Walk and use stairs with greater confidence
- Regain mobility for daily tasks
- Increase strength and load tolerance
- Return gradually to running, the gym or sport
Frequently asked questions
Before you begin,
let’s make it clear.
Does hip pain always come from the joint?
No. Similar symptoms may have different contributing factors; an assessment helps clarify the most coherent picture and whether further investigation is needed.
Do you support recovery after hip replacement surgery?
Yes, in line with your surgeon’s guidance and with progression adapted to your stage and goals.
Can I keep walking?
That depends on your symptoms and clinical guidance. We often adjust distance, pace and terrain rather than stopping every activity.
Following major trauma, with visible deformity, inability to bear weight, a very hot swollen joint with fever, or sudden loss of strength or sensation, seek prompt advice from a healthcare professional.
The first step