Hip Pain Physiotherapy in Bruntsfield, Edinburgh
Hip pain assessment, treatment and rehabilitation
Hip pain can affect walking, running, sitting, getting in and out of a car, or simply moving comfortably through the day.
You might be dealing with:
Hip pain and stiffness
Pain when walking, running or exercising
Pain getting up from a chair or climbing stairs
Reduced hip movement or flexibility
Weakness around the hip or leg
Pain that keeps coming back
Pain around the hip, groin or buttock
At Perform Health Co, we’ll assess your hip, look at your movement and strength, and listen to what has been happening. We’ll explain what we find and give you a clear treatment and rehabilitation plan based on your symptoms, goals and lifestyle.
Treatment may include hands-on physiotherapy, targeted exercises and progressive strength work. We’ll help you understand what is contributing to your symptoms and give you practical steps to improve your movement and strength.
More Than Just Hip Pain
At Perform Health Co, we look beyond the location of your hip pain to understand what may be contributing to the problem and how it is affecting the way you move.
Our in-house rehab gym gives your physiotherapist the space to work with you as you rebuild strength, movement and confidence. Rather than rehabilitation being something you manage separately at home, we can guide you through the process in the clinic and progress it as your hip improves.
Your care can follow one connected pathway, from diagnosis and treatment through to rehabilitation, all within the same clinic. The focus is on more than settling your symptoms. It is about helping your hip cope with the demands of everyday life, exercise and the activities you want to return to.
Initial Physiotherapy Session
What to Expect During Your Appointment
Full hip assessment and history
Hands-on treatment from your first visit
Personalised rehab plan with home or gym exercises via our rehab app
Clear recovery plan so you know what to expect and how to progress
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Appointment: £70
Your 45-minute appointment includes a full physiotherapy assessment, hands-on treatment and a personalised rehabilitation plan.
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Hip Conditions We Treat
We see a range of hip problems, from sports injuries and muscle strains to ongoing hip pain, stiffness and post-operative rehabilitation.
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Pain or restriction around the hip, often felt during activities such as squatting, running or getting in and out of a car.
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Pain around the outside of the hip, often worse when lying on that side, walking or being active.
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Injury or irritation to the cartilage around the hip joint, which can cause pain, clicking, catching or reduced movement.
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Injuries to the muscles around the inner thigh and groin, often linked to running, changing direction, kicking or sport.
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Pain around the outside of the hip caused by irritation of the gluteal tendons, often aggravated by walking, running, stairs or lying on the affected side.
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Pain around the hip, buttock or leg that may be coming from the lower back or irritation of a nerve.
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Hip pain, stiffness or reduced movement related to changes in the joint or reduced bone strength, including osteopenia and osteoporosis.
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Hip symptoms that may be linked to the lower back, pelvis or surrounding muscles and joints.
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Pain around the lower back, pelvis or buttock that may be associated with the sacroiliac joint.
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Pain and reduced function following a sudden movement, increase in activity, lifting or exercise.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Physiotherapy is all about helping people recover from injury, prevent setbacks and perform at their best.
Rather than focusing solely on where it hurts, we look at your history, the mechanism of injury and provide a diagnosis, alongside agreed treatment and a collaborative rehab plan.
Our Physiotherapy team doesn’t just treat symptoms. We identify the underlying cause, address the movement and strength deficits contributing to the problem, and create a plan that helps you return stronger and stay there.
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Your first appointment is focused on understanding your problem and finding out what may be contributing to it. Your physiotherapist will discuss your symptoms, medical history and any relevant activities or goals before carrying out a detailed physical assessment.They will explain their findings with you and outline what they recommend next. Where appropriate, this may include hands-on treatment, specific exercises or a programme using our in-house rehab gym. You will leave with a clear understanding of what is causing or contributing to your symptoms and the next steps in your rehabilitation.
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The number of sessions you need depends on the type of injury, your goals, and how your body responds to treatment. Some people feel significant pain relief within a few sessions, while others require a longer rehabilitation plan to fully rehabilitate.
Early treatment often focuses on reducing pain and improving range of motion. As you progress, the focus shifts towards getting stronger and back to doing what you love as soon as possible. This approach helps support longer term recovery and reduces the chance of symptoms returning.
After your initial assessment, your Physiotherapist will give you a clear plan of what to expect and discuss a timeline that suits your needs.
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No. As a private Physiotherapy practice, you do not need a GP referral to book an appointment with us. You can self refer and access treatment directly.
The benefits of early intervention means we can get you moving more pain-free sooner and back to doing what you love.
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Yes. We work with several major private health insurance providers. This includes Aviva, Vitality, WPA, Healix and Axa Health.
Coverage depends on your individual policy, so we recommend checking with your insurer before your appointment to confirm what is included. If required, we can provide invoices or reports to support your claim and help with the reimbursement process.