Early osteoarthritis of the hip

Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, and the hip is one of the most commonly affected joints. The symptoms of hip osteoarthritis can be well managed with appropriate advice and management.  

These resources aim to help you understand hip osteoarthritis  and how you can manage it.

Useful videos

Please watch the three videos below which contain the information you need on hip osteoarthritis. The first video is the most important video to watch and listen to - it contains lots of useful information to help you understand and manage your symptoms.

Hip Osteoarthritis Informational video
Versus Arthritis Osteoarthritis video
Exercise to help manage your symptoms video

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Now you have watched the videos you can choose any of the following options:

  1. You can continue managing your symptoms by applying the self management and lifestyle changes discussed in the webinar and videos (see further information in the section below). 
  2. The ESCAPE –Pain website has lots of useful resources and information videos, you can access these here; Educational videos – ESCAPE-pain.
  3. You can use our MSK Physiotherapy Self-Referral service to arrange a physiotherapy assessment and discuss your concerns.
  4. You can return to a primary care practitioner at your local GP surgery, for example a first contact physiotherapist (FCP) or your GP.

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