Physical therapy helps reduce hip pain from trochanteric bursitis by strengthening muscles and improving hip alignment. Exercises like side-lying leg raises and clamshells can strengthen hip muscles ...

Buttock pain can come from arthritis, nerve compression, or overuse. Sciatica is pain caused by compression of the sciatic nerve in the lower back. Osteoarthritis can cause a dull, aching pain in the ...

Trochanteric bursitis This common cause of hip pain is often misdiagnosed, writes Dr Louise Newson.

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Pressure ulcers (decubitus) occur very frequently and are found in 10 – 20 % of patients in health institutions. Health personnel should be well acquainted with the prophylaxis, assessment and ...