Hip osteoarthritis is one of the most common causes of persistent hip pain in adults, but not everyone with it needs surgery. Covers hip anatomy, how osteoarthritis is diagnosed, when a replacement is recommended, and why weight loss and prehabilitation beforehand make the recovery easier.

Hip impingement also known as femoroacetabular impingement occurs when there is abnormal contact between the hip’s bones. Anyone can have hip impingement although it is often diagnosed in active people in their 20s, 30s and 40s. This information page is designed to help you understand your diagnosis and by following these exercises, we will guide you through each step on your return to activities of daily living or any sporting goals you have.