Healthy Hips, Happy Movement

Why Active Adults Shouldn’t Ignore Hip Health

At Padme Physical Therapy, we believe your hips are the unsung heroes of movement. Whether you're chasing a pickleball, swinging a golf club, or sprinting across the tennis court, your hips are doing the heavy lifting.

Why Hip Health Matters

Your hips are central to nearly every movement you make. They help to stabilize your core, support your spine, and power your legs. They are the interface between the lower body and upper body. When they’re strong and mobile, you move with ease. When they’re not, you feel it, tightness, pain, or even injuries that ripple through your knees, back, neck or shoulders.

How Sports Impact Your Hips

• Pickleball: Quick lateral movements and sudden pivots can strain hip flexors, glutes and tear hip cartilage.

• Golf: Repetitive rotation, without good distribution, stresses the hip joints, lower back and surrounding muscles.

• Tennis: Explosive starts, stops, and lunges challenge hip stability, power and endurance.

These sports are great for fitness but without proper care, they can lead to overuse injuries, impingement, or chronic tightness.

How Physical Therapy Can Help

At Padme PT, we take a holistic approach to hip health. No part of the body works independently from all the other parts. Whether you're recovering from an injury or want to stay ahead of one, our personalized physical therapy programs focus on:

• Mobility: Restoring full range of motion in the hips and pelvis.

• Strength: Targeting glutes, core, and stabilizers to support dynamic movement.

• Balance & Control: Enhancing proprioception to prevent falls and improve performance.

We also recommend yoga to heighten awareness, improve motor control, and improve mobility and tensile strength that can translate to movement patterns that keep you active for years to come. 

The Power of Shockwave Therapy

For stubborn pain or chronic conditions, shockwave therapy is a game-changer. This non-invasive treatment stimulates healing and accelerates recovery, especially for tendon, bursa and joint issues around the hips.

Ready to move better, feel stronger, and play longer?

Book your appointment today at Padme Physical Therapy and let’s get your hips back in harmony.