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The Fitness Pain Free ShowAuthor: Daniel Pope
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Best Evidence Based Treatments for Hip Osteoarthritis (What Actually Works)
Friday, 10 April, 2026
📌 FREE Guide - Hip Osteoarthritis Evidence Based "Cheat Sheet" https://fitnesspainfree.com/programs/hip-osteoarthritis-cheat-sheet-lead-magnet/ Thanks for watching!🎓 Insiders Academy - https://fitnesspainfree.com/programs/fpf-insiders/ 👉 Transform your career with the FREE FPF Mini Course & gets some FREE CEUs for PTs, PTAs & ATCs. https://fitnesspainfree.com/programs/fpf-certification-presale-page/ Show Notes, Credit & References:- https://fitnesspainfree.com/2026/04/best-evidence-based-treatments-for-hip-osteoarthritis-what-actually-works/In today's episode we go over Best Evidence Based Treatments for Hip Osteoarthritis (What Actually Works) - FPF Show Episode 192If you treat hip osteoarthritis, this video breaks down the latest 2025 clinical practice guidelines so you know exactly what works—and what doesn’t.We cover:Exercise, manual therapy, and educationInjections (PRP, corticosteroids, hyaluronic acid)Weight loss, modalities, and moreWhat actually improves pain, function, and outcomes⏱️ TIMESTAMPS0:00 – What Actually Works (Overview)0:48 – Where This Evidence Comes From (2025 Guidelines)2:02 – Exercise Has the STRONGEST Evidence (Grade A)2:24 – Why Supervised Exercise Works Better Than Home Programs2:49 – Exact Exercise Dosage (Frequency, Duration, Timeline)3:33 – Education vs Exercise (What Matters More?)4:49 – Aquatic Exercise (Best Option for Painful Patients)6:59 – Best Strength Exercises for Hip OA (What to Prescribe)7:44 – Functional Training, Gait, and Balance12:02 – Manual Therapy Has Strong Evidence (Yes, Really)14:10 – Dry Needling: New Evidence + When It Works19:20 – The Truth About Outcomes (Why Results Aren’t Dramatic)20:03 – The Most Effective Treatment Strategy (Big Picture)23:00 – Patient Education (What Actually Helps)26:06 – Pain ≠Damage (Stop Scaring Your Patients)36:18 – Weight Loss: How Much Actually Matters37:06 – Ultrasound & Modalities (Worth It or Not?)45:34 – Corticosteroid Injections (Benefits + Risks)47:06 – Hyaluronic Acid (Why It Doesn’t Work)48:08 – PRP Injections (Hype vs Reality)🎯 KEY TAKEAWAYSExercise is the most effective treatment (especially supervised)Manual therapy and dry needling can help (despite social media trends)Education matters—but not on its ownMost passive treatments and injections have limited or short-term effectsFocus on what actually improves function and long-term outcomes*****Want to master physical therapy for patients in the strength and fitness world?  Click on the link and start to transform your career with the FREE FPF Mini Course & gets some FREE CEUs for PTs, PTAs & ATCs.- https://fitnesspainfree.com/programs/fpf-certification-presale-page/*****Welcome to the Fitness Pain Free Show! This is where we help physical therapists like YOU get your patients out of pain back to training*****Want to support me? Sign up for the FPF "Insiders Academy" where you can ask questions I'll answer for future episodes! https://fitnesspainfree.com/programs/fpf-insiders/👊🏻Was this helpful? Subscribe to my Youtube channel for more!🤔Have a question/comment? Drop one below in the comment section - I love questions and they help the channel grow!*****🧠WANT TO LEARN MORE? Head over to fitnesspainfree.com and sign up for the newsletter. I'll keep you learning and growing on a weekly basis!*****👋 FOLLOW ME ONLINE:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fitnesspainfree/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FitnessPainFree/Blog Articles: https://fitnesspainfree.com/articles/











