Superior Physical Therapy Blog

The question I hear more than any other in my clinic. Here's what normal progress actually looks like across the 12 weeks after hip replacement — phase by phase, with realistic milestones.

Michigan is a direct-access state — the PT referral in your discharge packet is a recommendation, not a requirement. Here are the five questions to ask before you commit to any clinic.

Patients who do prehab before hip replacement recover faster, hurt less, and get back to independence sooner. Here's why almost nobody does it — and how to start.

Was Your Hip MRI or X-ray Really Worth It? You finally got the imaging. After weeks—or months—of hip pain, your doctor ordered an MRI or X-ray. You were hoping for clarity. Answers. A clear path forward. Instead, you got a...

Why Does My Hip Hurt All of a Sudden? It always seems to happen out of nowhere. You wake up, take a few steps… and there it is. A sharp pinch. A deep ache. A stiffness that wasn’t there yesterday....

3 Simple Self-Tests to Understand Your Hip Pain—And What to Do About It   Hip pain can feel confusing. Is it coming from the joint? The muscles? The tendons? Or something else entirely? While a true diagnosis should always come...

Dispelling the Myth of Hip “Bone on Bone” with Biotensegrity   If you’ve ever been told you have “bone on bone” in your hip, you’re not alone. It’s one of the most common—and most alarming—phrases patients hear after an orthopedic...

Walking the Greens Without Pain: Solutions for Knee Pain in Golfers There’s something timeless about walking the course—the rhythm of your steps between shots, the quiet anticipation before a swing, the connection between your body and the game. But when...

The Golfer’s Elbow: Exploring Effective Treatments   Golfer’s elbow, medically known as medial epicondylitis, is a condition characterized by pain and irritation on the inside of the elbow. Despite its name, it’s not limited to golfers—any repetitive gripping, lifting, or...

Unlock Your Hips, Fix Your Golf Swing: Play Pain-free Again with More Power   Many golfers focus on their swing mechanics when something goes wrong on the course. They adjust their grip, change their stance, or try to modify their...

The Hidden Cause of Golf Pain: How Limited Hip Motion Leads to Back, Knee, and Shoulder Problems   Golfers often assume that pain in their back, knee, or shoulder must mean something is wrong with that specific joint. But in...

When Your Hips Stop Moving, Your Golf Game Starts Hurting: How Applied Functional Science Physical Therapy Restores Pain-Free Swings   Golf may look effortless, but the golf swing is one of the most complex athletic movements in sports. It requires...