Unit 2: The Healthy Hip, Hip Osteoarthritis, and Hip Replacements

In Unit 2, we will review the basic anatomy of the hip joint and its actions, the effects of hip osteoarthritis, and what is typically involved in a hip replacement surgery.

Key topics include:

  • Muscles and actions of the hip joint complex
  • Signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis
  • Overview of total hip replacement surgery
  • Postural deviations commonly seen in those with hip osteoarthritis or hip replacement surgery 
  • Sample exercises to improve postural deviations