(Gluteal exercises for Hip OSTeoarthritis)
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common condition affecting many people. Current literature suggests rehabilitation may be limited in improving hip function and reducing pain
- Have you been diagnosed with mild to moderate hip osteoarthritis?
- Can you still walk a city block?
- Can you run 5 meters?
Study Aims:
Assess the effectiveness of a targeted hip rehabilitation program for improving pain, function and quality of life for people with hip OA compared to standard rehabilitation
Eligibility:
To be eligible for involvement in this research project you need to:
- Be 35 years or over
- Have pain in the hip or groin for more than 3 months
- Have pain with walking, climbing stairs or getting in or out of the car
- Have hip osteoarthritis on hip x-ray
Contact:
If you feel that you are eligible to be involved please contact
MELBOURNE: Tania Pizzari – 03 9479 5872
BENDIGO: Anita Zacharias – 03 5444 7282
Lead Researcher – A/Prof Rod Green Phone: 613 5444 7282 Email: rod.green@latrobe.edu.au
Ethics Approval: HEC17-031