Painful hip - structural and functional relationships in the musculo-skeletal system, from evaluation to therapy.

Introduction: The hip joint is one of the most prone to degenerative joint processes. The inclusion of physiotherapy in the treatment of degenerative changes is related to the question: at what stage of clinical advancement should this therapy be taken into account in order to show the greatest effectiveness? According to the authors of the study, actions should be taken before irreversible structural changes occur within the pond. At the initial stage of the development of the degenerative process, the first symptoms may not be characteristic and related to a reduction in muscle flexibility. Abnormal muscle tone will further disrupt biomechanics and consolidate the degenerative process. Therefore, in rehabilitating the patient at the initial stage of the development of ailments, it is necessary to take into account the mechanisms that restore homeostasis in tissues affected by disturbed distribution of resting tension and loss of elasticity. The intention of such an intervention is to slow down the degenerative processes and gradually progressive loss of quality of movement and, consequently, the proper function of the joint. Therapy should include deliberate physiotherapeutic action (research, rehabilitation, education, physioprophylaxis) in order to inhibit the above-mentioned processes. Aim of the study: To present the structural and functional relationships in pain in the hip joint in order to determine which muscles show abnormal resting tension and decreased flexibility. Conclusions: Control of therapy effectiveness during and immediately after therapy. Ongoing monitoring of pain and functional status. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]