April 2016, Volume 4 Edition 4
Whittlesea Physiotherapy
& Clinical Pilates
2/17 Church Street
Whittlesea 3757
Ph: 03 9716 2250
Fax: 03 9716 2275
What is bursitis of the hip?
A bursa is a fluid-filled sac that functions as a gliding surface to reduce friction
between moving tissues of the body such as tendons gliding on bony surfaces.
The hip has 2 major bursae. Hip bursitis is the most common cause of hip pain.
Trochanteric Bursitis frequently causes tenderness of the outer hip. Ischial
bursitis can cause dull pain in the upper buttock area.
Bursitis is an inflammation of the bursa commonly caused by local soft tissue
trauma or strain injury. Bursitis is not arthritis and therefore not a cause of true
joint pain. Treatment of the Bursitis includes rest, ice, anti-inflammatory and
pain medication either natural or pharmaceutical. On rare occasions the hip
bursa can become infected with bacteria, which is called a Septic Bursitis.
Although uncommon, inflammation can happen by crystals deposit from gout
or pseudogout.
Samantha Heyfron
Principal Physiotherapist
Nora Kabisch
Physiotherapist
Clinic Services:
Cervical, thoracic and lumbar pain
Headaches
Sporting injuries
Women’s Health (including pre / post natal
and incontinence)
Post operative orthopaedics
Postural education
Arthritis
Overuse injuries
Individual exercise programs and advice
Gait and mobility assessments
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
Dry Needling
Clinical Pilates
Gait Scan & Orthotics
Nordic Walking
Personal Training
TMJ (Jaw)
SIJ & Pelvic Instabilities
Visceral Manipulation
Cranialsacral Therapy
Sport Screening
Clinic Hours:
Mon 9.00am-6.30pm
Tue 9.00am-6.00pm
Wed 9.00am-7.00pm
Thurs 9.00-6.30pm
Fri 9.00am-6.00pm
Sat 9.00am-12.00 noon
Trochanteric (hip) Bursitis frequently causes pain of the outer hip, which makes
it difficult for those affected to lie on the involved side, often interrupting their
sleep. The dull, burning pain experienced often worsens with excessive
walking, exercise or stairs climbing.
Ischial Bursitis can cause dull pain in the upper buttock, aggravated when
walking uphill or climbing stairs. The pain sometimes occurs after prolonged
sitting on hard surfaces.
Cortisone injection is typically rapidly effective. Recovery time is usually within
days. Nevertheless, if the cause of the inflammation is not corrected the pain
can return. Patients with hip bursitis can often benefit by weight reduction,
stretching exercises and wearing proper footwear for exercise activities. Low
Level Laser Therapy has shown to be very effective to reduce the inflammation
and can be used alternatively when Cortisone injections are not indicated or
have been ineffective in reduction of their pain and inflammation. Kinesiotape
is an effective passive 24hour support to reduce pain and to aid in the
rehabilitation process. Generally, patients should avoid hills and stairs and
direct pressure on the affected hip (sleep on the other side), when possible,
while symptoms are present. Usually, Hip Bursitis resolves completely with
conservative treatments. Strengthening exercises for the hip and pelvic muscles
can be helpful in treating and preventing Hip Bursitis.
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