Abstract
A patient with right hip osteoarthritis was seen for physical therapy treatment 1x/week for 6 weeks in an outpatient clinic. Treatment was provided by a student physical therapist under supervision of a licensed physical therapist. The patient was evaluated at the initial encounter with goniometry, the numeric pain rating scale, single leg stance time, squat performance, the Western Ontario and McMaster’s Universities Osteoarthritis Index, the patient-specific functional scale, and patient report on work performance. The patient problems included: gait deviations, pain, reduced hip range of motion, decreased balance and motor control, disturbed sleep, decreased function in ADLs, and reduced work participation. Main goals for the patient were to improve range of motion, decrease pain, improve functional strength, improve sleep, decrease activity limitations, and improve work performance. Main interventions used were joint mobilizations, soft tissue massage, stretching, strengthening exercises, and education. The patient improved in range of motion, pain level, quality of sleep, ability to complete activities of daily living, and work performance. The patient was discharged to continue living at home with a home exercise program.