Hip pain is often misattributed — the true source can be the joint itself, the gluteal tendons, the bursa or even the lumbar spine. At Thrive, accurate diagnosis comes first, followed by a targeted program that addresses load, strength and movement quality.
Hip pain presents in many ways — groin ache, lateral (outer hip) pain, deep buttock pain or referred pain down the thigh. The location of pain does not always indicate the source: the lumbar spine, SIJ, hip joint and gluteal tendons all refer differently, and getting the diagnosis right is critical to choosing the right treatment.
Joint degeneration causing groin pain, stiffness and restricted range of motion. Exercise therapy delays joint replacement and improves function significantly.
Degeneration of the gluteal tendons at their insertion on the greater trochanter — causing lateral hip pain, especially with sitting cross-legged or lying on the side.
Also called ‘hip bursitis’ — though the bursa is often not primarily involved. Load management and progressive tendon loading is the evidence-based approach.
Total hip replacement rehabilitation — in clinic and home visits. We follow precaution protocols and build strength, gait and function progressively.
Cortisone injections provide short-term relief in some cases but do not address the underlying cause of gluteal tendinopathy — and their effects typically diminish within 3 months. The evidence consistently shows that progressive tendon loading programs produce superior long-term outcomes compared to injection alone. We treat the cause, not just the symptom.
We assess the hip joint, gluteal tendons, lumbar spine and movement patterns to determine the true source of your pain — not just the location of it.
A structured, phase-based exercise program starting with isometric holds and progressing to dynamic loading — guided by your symptoms and tissue response.
Walking, stairs, sport, gardening — we plan your return with realistic timelines and objective function benchmarks.
This is the key diagnostic question. Back-related hip pain is typically felt in the buttock and thigh, and often varies with lumbar movements. True hip pain is usually felt in the groin and restricts internal rotation. A physiotherapy assessment can distinguish between these clearly.
Yes — comprehensively. The research on hip OA consistently shows that exercise therapy reduces pain, improves function and delays the need for joint replacement. The GLA:D Australia program (which Thrive follows) is specifically designed for hip and knee OA with strong evidence behind it.
Absolutely. Pre-surgical physiotherapy (‘prehab’) strengthens the muscles around the joint before surgery and significantly improves outcomes afterward — faster recovery, better strength and lower complication rates.
Yes. Many patients recovering from hip replacement find it difficult to travel in the first 2–4 weeks. Thrive offers home visits across Greater Western Sydney — we come to you and progress your rehab on-site.
We’ll identify the source, not just the symptom, and build a plan that gets you moving comfortably again.
Parramatta, NSW · In-clinic & Home Visits · Private, Medicare, WorkCover, NDIS
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