Musculoskeletal Management of the Hip

The hip joint is an important connection between the lower extremity and the trunk. In activities such as walking, running, or jumping, the hip joint must resist forces far above body weight, while simultaneously allowing considerable mobility during those activities. The hip is the link between the loaded stiff leg and the torso, granting a large degree of freedom to the moving torso. This book identifies the most common pathological conditions related to the musculoskeletal system of the hip and guides the user to differentially diagnose and manually treat these dysfunctions. Read more