Hip & Groin Injuries: Physiotherapy Assessment, Rehabilitation & Return to Activity
Hip and groin pain can be challenging - symptoms are often overlapping, slow to settle, and easily aggravated by sport, work or daily activities. At Fit 2 Function Allied Health, we provide evidence-based physiotherapy for hip and groin conditions, helping you understand the source of your pain, guide appropriate loading, and return safely to the activities that matter to you.
This hub outlines common hip and groin conditions we treat and links you to detailed pages for each injury.
Book a Hip AssessmentNo referral needed. Private health rebates available.
Understanding hip and groin pain
The hip and groin region includes:
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The hip joint (ball-and-socket)
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Surrounding muscles and tendons
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The groin and adductor complex
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The pelvis and load transfer structures
Pain may be felt in the:
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Front of the hip or groin
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Side of the hip
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Buttock or deep hip region
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Inner thigh
Because multiple structures can refer pain to similar areas, accurate assessment is critical before choosing the right treatment pathway.
Common hip and groin conditions we treat
Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI)
A condition where bony shape changes in the hip can contribute to movement-related hip or groin pain, particularly with deep flexion, pivoting or sport-specific positions.
Hip labral tears
The labrum is a ring of cartilage that helps stabilise the hip joint. Tears may occur with sport, repetitive loading or alongside bony hip changes.
Gluteal tendinopathy (lateral hip pain)
A common cause of outer hip pain, particularly in women over 35, often aggravated by walking, running, stairs or lying on the affected side.
Adductor-related groin pain
Often seen in running, football and court sports, involving overload or strain of the inner thigh muscles and their attachment to the pelvis.
Hip osteoarthritis
Hip joint degeneration can present with groin, buttock or thigh pain and stiffness. Modern management focuses on active, exercise-based care, not rest alone.
Do I need a scan for hip or groin pain?
Many hip and groin conditions can be identified clinically through a detailed physiotherapy assessment. Imaging may be useful when:
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Symptoms are persistent or worsening
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There is significant loss of function
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Surgical options are being considered
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Results would change the management plan
MRI is commonly used to assess labral, cartilage and tendon pathology, while X-rays may help assess bony shape or joint degeneration.
We can help coordinate imaging when appropriate and explain what the findings mean for your recovery.
Physiotherapy management of hip and groin injuries
Our approach focuses on:
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Reducing pain and restoring movement
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Progressive, condition-specific loading
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Strengthening the hip, trunk and lower limb
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Improving movement control and confidence
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Gradual return to sport or activity based on objective criteria
We avoid one-size-fits-all protocols and tailor rehabilitation to your goals, sport, work and lifestyle.
Book a hip or groin assessment
If youā€™re experiencing hip or groin pain ā€” whether acute or longstanding ā€” our physiotherapists can help clarify the diagnosis and guide your recovery.
