Réhabital
Hip Osteoarthritis (Coxarthrosis) Treatment
Groin pain when walking, morning stiffness and trouble putting on socks are classic signs of hip osteoarthritis. At Rehabital in Cote Saint Luc we combine physiotherapy, osteopathy and massage therapy to improve mobility and walking tolerance.
Book an AppointmentUnderstanding This Condition
Hip osteoarthritis involves progressive cartilage wear along with changes in the underlying bone, the capsule and surrounding muscles. Imaging does not tell the whole story: badly degraded X-rays can come with little pain, and the reverse is also true. What really drives quality of life is hip muscle strength, available range in rotation and extension, and the ability to walk without compensating — exactly what rehabilitation targets. International guidelines place therapeutic exercise and education first, ahead of injections and well ahead of surgery.
Common Symptoms
Common Causes
Age and cumulative load
Cartilage wear increases over decades, particularly with heavy physical work.
Hip morphology
Femoroacetabular impingement or dysplasia alters load distribution and accelerates wear.
Previous injury
Fracture, dislocation or labral tears raise the risk of early osteoarthritis.
Muscle weakness and inactivity
Weak glutes leave the joint absorbing more load with every step.
Our Treatment Approach
We assess joint range, abductor and extensor strength, gait quality and functional capacity (sit-to-stand, step-up). The physiotherapy program combines progressive glute and quadriceps strengthening, mobility work into rotation and extension, and gait retraining. Osteopathy releases the capsule, psoas and pelvis to restore usable range, and massage therapy eases lumbar and TFL compensations. We also discuss weight management, activity choices (cycling, swimming, interval walking) and when a cane is genuinely helpful.
What to Expect at Your First Visit
The initial assessment takes about 60 minutes. An 8 to 12 week exercise program done two to three times a week usually produces meaningful pain reduction and better walking distance.
At-Home Self-Care Tips
- Move daily — an arthritic hip stiffens with inactivity.
- Favour stationary cycling and pool work to maintain range.
- Strengthen glutes two to three times per week.
- Avoid long periods of motionless standing.
- Use a cane on the opposite side for long walks if needed.
Prognosis & Recovery Timeline
Osteoarthritis is not cured, but pain and function improve markedly in most people who follow an exercise program. Many delay surgery by years, and those who do have surgery recover better when they arrive fit.
When to See Us at Réhabital
Come in as soon as walking or sleep are affected. Sudden severe pain after a fall, or inability to bear weight, needs urgent medical assessment.
Why Réhabital Clinic
We pair a rigorous physiotherapy exercise program with osteopathic manual work on the pelvis, which improves mobility faster than either approach alone.
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Address
D4-5800 Cavendish Blvd
Côte Saint-Luc, QC H4W 2T5
Phone
(438) 842-3550Hours
Mon–Fri: 10AM–8PM
Sun: 10AM–4PM
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