The Active Hip Centre at Altitude Collaborative Health is a specialized hip clinic dedicated to treating chronic hip pain and dysfunction. Our physiotherapists have advanced training in identifying the root causes of hip problems—not just managing symptoms, but addressing the underlying imbalances that create pain.
For over 25 years, our rehabilitation protocols have been developed collaboratively with physiotherapists, sports medicine physicians, and orthopedic surgeons. University of Calgary research has demonstrated positive outcomes from our approach in the majority of cases.
Your first visit to our hip clinic includes a thorough evaluation of your hip mechanics, muscle balance, gait patterns, and movement quality. We assess not just where it hurts, but why—examining how your foot, ankle, knee, and spine may be contributing to hip dysfunction.
We believe you should understand your condition. We clearly discuss the underlying cause of your symptoms and, most importantly, how you can improve or fix the problem. No confusing jargon—just practical explanations and actionable guidance.
Since the hip contains more muscles than any other joint, imbalances commonly develop from poor walking mechanics, prolonged sitting, incorrect weightlifting, or prior injuries. We prescribe specific exercises targeted to correct your individual muscle imbalances, giving you the tools to continue progress between sessions.
Our specialized hip clinic treats a full range of hip conditions:
Common Hip Conditions
Structural Hip Problems
Surgical Rehabilitation
Many people suffer from chronic hip pain because the root cause is never identified. Common scenarios we see at our hip clinic:
Our approach identifies and addresses these underlying factors so you can achieve lasting improvement.
Most patients notice improvement within the first few sessions as they begin correcting long-standing imbalances.
1
Detailed History
We review your symptoms, injury history, activities, and previous treatments
2
Movement Assessment
Evaluation of gait, hip mobility, strength, and muscle activation patterns
3
Diagnosis
Clear explanation of what's causing your hip pain and why
4
Treatment Plan
Structured program with specific exercises and progression milestones
5
Hands-On Treatment
Manual therapy as needed to address mobility restrictions
Torri Barnes
Jordan Rankin
Our Active Hip Centre focuses exclusively on hip conditions. Our physiotherapists have advanced training in hip biomechanics and access to 25+ years of research-backed protocols developed with orthopedic surgeons and sports medicine physicians.
No referral is required. You can book directly. However, if you’re considering surgery or need imaging, we can coordinate with your physician or refer you to a specialist.
Yes. We provide post-surgical rehabilitation for labral repairs, PAO procedures, hip replacements, and hip resurfacing. We also offer pre-surgical programs to optimize your recovery.
This depends on your condition and how long the problem has existed. Many patients see significant improvement in 4-8 weeks. Complex or surgical cases may require longer rehabilitation.
Yes. While we can’t reverse arthritis, we can often significantly reduce pain and improve function by addressing muscle imbalances, movement patterns, and joint mobility. Many patients delay or avoid surgery through proper rehabilitation.
Tired of living with hip pain? Book your assessment at Calgary's specialized hip clinic today.
