Hip Pain and Mobility Deficits-Hip Osteoarthritis: Revision 2025

Area of Science:

• Orthopedics
• Physical Therapy
• Evidence-Based Practice

Background:

• The 2025 Hip Pain and Mobility Deficits - Hip Osteoarthritis Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG) is an update to the 2017 version.
• This revision focuses on the latest evidence for physical therapy interventions in hip osteoarthritis (OA).

Purpose of the Study:

• To answer the question: What is the evidence to support physical therapy interventions for patients with hip OA?
• To provide an updated clinical practice guideline for managing hip OA.

Main Methods:

• A systematic review of articles published after March 2016 on hip osteoarthritis was conducted.
• The guideline revision focuses on evaluating evidence for physical therapy interventions.

Main Results:

• The guideline addresses the efficacy of various physical therapy approaches for hip OA.
• Key findings will guide clinicians in selecting appropriate interventions.

Conclusions:

• This 2025 CPG provides the most current evidence-based recommendations for physical therapy in hip OA management.
• It aims to improve mobility and reduce pain in patients with hip osteoarthritis.