Definition:

Symptoms:

• Pain in the hip
• Pain when standing after sitting for an extended period of time
• Painful to lay on affected hip
• Swelling in the hip
• Weakness in the lower extremity
• Point tender on the lateral hip

Causes:

• Overuse
• Repetitive running, walking, squatting
• Trauma
• Direct blow
• Muscle imbalance

Treatment:

• ROM and stretching
• Soft tissue massage
• Hip stabilization exercises
• Lower extremity strengthening
• Core stabilization exercises