#7122 REC Strategies for Managing Hip Pain and Total Hip Replacement

Course overview

This interactive presentation provides practical, evidence-informed strategies for managing hip pain and total hip replacement across the lifespan. Designed for physical therapists in hospital and outpatient settings, the session emphasizes differential diagnosis, surgical considerations, and lifespan specific rehabilitation strategies. Attendees will review the prevalence and causes of joint related hip pain, learn to apply validated diagnostic tests, and explore the nuances of various hip replacement procedures including approach specific precautions and rehabilitation priorities. Special attention is given to post-operative treatment phases, identifying when to progress vs. when to be cautious, and using functional testing to guide safe return to independence or higher-level activity. The lecture incorporates live demonstrations, case-based examples, and outcome measure integration to support efficient, individualized, and goal-driven patient care. Course instruction method includes: Lecture, Demonstration, Pictures/Graphs, Videos, Case Studies, and Question/Answer