Gymnastics for the hip joint: exercises, features and recommendations

Because of various injuries, congenital pathologies ordegenerative-dystrophic changes in bone tissue in humans reduces freedom of movement. It becomes more difficult for him to perform simple actions. Especially a lot of inconvenience brings the pathology of the hip joint. Any movement, even sitting, causes a person pain. Many patients are forced to take painkillers constantly, but the situation is still worsening. Therefore, it is necessary to take measures to return the person the opportunity to move without pain. The main method to achieve this is gymnastics for the hip joint. But that it benefits, and does not hurt, more, it is necessary to engage under the guidance of a specialist.

Properties of special exercises

With any pathological processes inthe hip joint requires gymnastics. Without this, the disease will progress, the muscles and ligaments will atrophy, and the destruction of the cartilaginous tissue will accelerate. After all, pain causes a person to limit mobility, which leads to a slowing of blood circulation and metabolism, a decrease in muscle tone. And correctly performed exercises perform such functions:

improve blood supply and nutrition of tissues;
strengthen the ligaments that hold the joint;
relieve muscle spasms, improve their performance;
prevent the development of complications, osteoporosis and contractures;
return the patient confidence in the movements.

When you need exercise therapy

The hip joint is the largest andcomplex in the human body. It consists of the head of the femur, which connects to the pelvis with the help of articular cartilage, a variety of muscles and ligaments. Movement and amortization properties of the joint are provided by cartilaginous tissue and special synovial fluid. Under certain conditions, destructive processes begin in the joint itself or surrounding tissues. This leads to the appearance of pain, limited mobility. Develop coxarthrosis, arthritis, osteoporosis, bursitis and other diseases. They can appear due to injuries, age changes, increased stress, metabolic disorders. Only a special healing gymnastics of the hip joints will help to stop the destruction.

Contraindications to exercise LFK

Despite the fact that gymnastics for the hipthe joint is the most effective way to get rid of many pathologies, it can not be performed by everyone. Contraindicated in any exercise LFK in such cases:

at increased pressure;
with blood diseases;
patients with serious diseases of the cardiovascular system;
in the presence of a hernia;
with infectious diseases, elevated temperature;
if chronic illnesses worsen;
during an acute period of hip joint disease, in the presence of pain.

Basic Rules of Occupation

To gymnastics for the hip jointit really works, it must be done correctly. Only compliance with all the rules will help restore the function of the joints and improve the patient's condition.

It is possible to be engaged only after aggravation of an exacerbation, at absence of pains. It is especially important not to allow painful sensations with coxarthrosis or osteoporosis, otherwise it can lead to injuries.
Classes must be regular. To regulate blood circulation and nutrition of all joint tissues, it must be subjected to special loads daily, and in some cases several times a day.
Perform only those exercises that the doctor recommended. After all, the types and intensity of the load differ depending on the characteristics of the disease and the condition of the joint tissues.
The load can be increased gradually. Only in some cases it is allowed to expand the amplitude of movements and add burdens. But basically the buildup of the load is due to an increase in the number of repetitions and the addition of new exercises.
Breathing during class should be free. You can not detain him or bring him to a rapid increase. After each exercise, breathing should be restored by making a couple of deep breaths and exhalations.
All movements are carried out slowly, without jerks and effort.
Each exercise is repeated 3-5 times. After the improvement, the number of repetitions should reach 10-15.

What loads are useful for joints

With various pathologies of the locomotor systemit is recommended to move more. Large loads and professional sports are excluded, jumping, lifting weights are forbidden. But a little physical activity for the joints is only useful. Doctors recommend that in addition to performing a special complex of exercise therapy in the recovery period after injuries, surgeries and when the exacerbations of degenerative processes subsided, you should swim more, do yoga, and walk.

therapeutic gymnastics with coxarthrosis of the hip joint

How can I do

Especially there are many limitations in performing exercises with coxarthrosis of the hip joint. In this case, as well as in many other pathologies, it is impossible:

squat;
jump;
Perform exercises related to active flexion-extension of the joint, rotational movements;
to apply efforts to the joint;
bring to the onset of pain;
walk a lot;
ride a bike.

Recovery after surgery and trauma

Particular attention must be paid to the studiesfor physical damage to the hip joint. After various injuries and surgical interventions it is restored very long. Rehabilitation activities should be comprehensive. And the main place among them is gymnastics. It is wrong to think that after an injury you can only do it when you are allowed to get up. Such prolonged immobility will lead to atrophy of ligaments and muscles and the destruction of cartilaginous tissue. Therefore, after the pain subsides, one should begin to perform simple exercises: turning and rotating the feet, tension of the muscles of the thighs, movement with a healthy limb.

Of surgical interventions the mostEndoprosthetics of the hip are common. Gymnastics are mandatory after it. It is necessary to move a foot and a healthy leg, to strain the muscles of the thighs and buttocks. After a while, it is recommended that you slowly pull your foot over the bed to the side, bend it in the knee. Then you are allowed to get up, walk on crutches, lift your legs up and out of the lying position.

Basic Exercises

Specialists have developed several complexes,performed with various pathologies of the joints. All exercises are assigned to the patient individually after examination and determination of the condition of the tissues. The number of repetitions, the duration of classes and the types of loads can also vary. Gymnastics for the hip joint can include such exercises:

from the prone position on the abdomen to lift alternately straight or bent at the knees legs, straining the muscles of the thighs and buttocks;
lying on its side with a bent lower leg, it is necessary to perform lifting of the upper straight leg with a small amplitude;
sitting on a chair, reduce and dilute the knees;
sitting on the floor, slowly lean forward, stretching the muscles of the hips and back;
lying on his stomach alternately bend and pull up his leg;
lying on his back, bend his knees and put them on the width of his shoulders, leaning on his feet and shoulders, lifting the pelvis up;
sitting on the floor, moving forward on the buttocks, actively working with arms bent in the elbows;
sitting on a chair, lean forward, trying to reach the toes;
Become a foot on a small stand and swing the other leg back and forth.

Gymnastics with coxarthrosis of the hip joint

One of the most serious pathologiesthe musculoskeletal system is the progressive destruction of the joint. It is called coxarthrosis and causes severe suffering during movement. Gradual destruction of the cartilage leads to a complete loss of mobility. Therefore, therapeutic gymnastics with coxarthrosis of the hip joint is the main method of treatment. It not only helps to relieve pain, speeds up blood circulation and nutrition of tissues. Properly performed exercises strengthen the muscles and ligaments that hold the joint, which slows down its destruction.

But dystrophic processes in the cartilaginous tissuelead to the fact that all exercises must be performed smoothly, with a small amplitude. Intensive flexion and extension in the joint are contraindicated, since they can aggravate its destruction. Therefore, it is recommended to practice under the supervision of a specialist. It is especially important that correctly and carefully performed gymnastics with coxarthrosis of the hip joints of the 2nd degree. It should be aimed at relaxing the muscles, stretching them, strengthening the ligaments, and the joint itself should participate in the loads minimally. Most exercises are performed from the position of lying on the back or abdomen, so as not to increase the load on the joint. It must be ensured that movement does not in any way lead to the appearance of pain.

Gymnastics for dysplasia of the hip joints

Congenital maldevelopment of the joint occursquite often after complicated birth or pathology during pregnancy. It is necessary to treat dysplasia in the first year of life, when the baby does not walk. The main methods are gymnastics and massage. You need to spend them 2-3 times a day regularly. All movements are carried out slowly and smoothly, they should not cause the baby unpleasant sensations. Gymnastics of the hip joints for children can include such exercises:

when the kid lies on his back, take him by the knees, neatly plant the legs, rotate them;
Take the child by the ankle joints and alternately bend and unbend his legs;
lift the feet of the baby to his head;
When the child lies on his stomach, bend his legs, bringing the heels to the buttocks.

Various pathologies of the hip joints are effectively treated with the help of gymnastics. But in order not to hurt yourself even more, you need to follow the rules of doing exercises.