Hip Osteoarthritis (OA) - Assessment Group

Hip Pain Assessment Group (Osteoarthritis)

This group is for people who have hip pain. You may have hip osteoarthritis (OA). You may have been sent to us by a health worker, or you may have referred yourself. We need to see you to understand your hip problem and decide how to help you.

Who will see me?

You will be seen by a specialist physiotherapist - known as an Extended Scope Physiotherapist. They are highly trained to assess hip problems.

Before you come

Before your appointment, please fill in two short questionnaires. We will send these to you by text message. They ask how your hip pain affects your daily life. Your answers help us plan the best care for you. If you need help, a friend or family member can support you.

What happens in the group?

The group lasts about 2 hours. It includes:

Clear information about hip pain and osteoarthritis
A one-to-one (1:1) assessment with a specialist physiotherapist

This is not an exercise group. You will not be asked to exercise. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing so we can check your hip, lower back and knee properly.

What happens after?

Sometimes hip pain is not only from the hip joint. If this happens, we will plan the right care for you. If you need tests, such as an X-ray or MRI scan, we will arrange this. After your assessment, we will talk to you about treatment options.