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A Precautionary Tale of Hip Precautions

August 31, 2024 by Ashley Zhinin.
Do hip precautions prevent dislocations after surgery? All evidence points to: Nope. Load up on all of the evidence-based research on this topic and be a leader in your facility and your community to move towards person-centered, evidence-based care when it comes to hip replacement recovery.
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What Is Hip Bursitis?

December 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.
This handout outlines greater trochanteric pain syndrome which is commonly referred to as “hip bursitis.” Anatomy, expectations, and treatment options are discussed.
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How to Hip Hinge

April 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.
This intervention piece outlines the optimal technique to hinge at the hip. It can be used to guide deadlift exercise technique or to teach someone how to pick up objects while limiting lumbar flexion as much as possible.
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Visuals for Hip Precautions

January 10, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Understanding hip precautions following a THA are an integral part of a patient’s recovery. These two visual aids are graphically simple, clear, and educational for patients recovering from a THA. Included are antero-lateral hip precautions and posterior hip precautions guides for professional, evidence-based patient and caregiver education. 
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Total Hip Arthroplasty: An In-Depth Resource for Clinicians

January 10, 2022 by Megan Berg.
It is imperative to understand the nuances of different types of approaches and materials used for THA surgeries, as well as complications, statistics, and current research. Strong anatomical understanding can help drive skilled, evidence-based therapy interventions and improve outcomes.
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Total Hip Arthroplasty and the Role of Occupational Therapy

January 10, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Total hip arthroplasty comes with many questions from patients, including materials and approaches used, precautions, and what the recovery process will look like. This handout explains these items and focuses on the role of OT in the recovery from a THA.
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Hip Replacement Recovery

December 26, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This resource provides information on factors associated with hip dislocation after total hip arthroplasty and strategies that may be helpful to prevent dislocation.
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Hip Arthritis Exercises

December 26, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This handout outlines two exercises targeted at some of the more common impairments seen in patients with hip arthritis. Includes visual instructions for exercises to address mobility, strength, and overall function.
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Gluteus Medius Exercises

December 25, 2021 by Megan Berg.
The gluteus medius is a common target for rehabilitation of the hip and leg. This exercise handout provides a collection of gluteus medius exercises that will help improve its strength. They are further classified for improving strength in the transverse plane and in the frontal plane.
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