• Zeman J
• Bonavito-Larragoite G

• Aged
• Exercise Therapy
• Hip Injuries / therapy
• Male
• Manipulation, Spinal
• Open Access Document
• Osteoarthritis, Hip / therapy

There is limited evidence on interdisciplinary chiropractic care for conservative management of hip pain and osteoarthritis. The intention of this report is to describe the treatment and outcomes of a 75-year-old male with a primary complaint of chronic bilateral hip pain. History and examination led to a diagnosis of moderate bilateral hip osteoarthritis with associated segmental and somatic dysfunction and muscle spasm. As suggested by the patient’s primary care provider the patient began trials of care with chiropractic and physical therapy concurrently, with treatment including spinal and extremity manipulative therapy, home exercises, and patient education. Following 6 weeks of care the patient appreciated a decrease in pain and reported improved function in activities of daily living. The patient responded well to a combination of chiropractic care, physical therapy, education and lifestyle recommendations. In this case, an interdisciplinary approach to care was beneficial for the patient. One randomized control trial [1] was found which suggests manual therapies combined with patient education are effective in treating hip osteoarthritis, however more research needs to be done to determine long term efficacy.

Author keywords: hip osteoarthritis, hip pain, interdisciplinary, chiropractic

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