OCS Exam Prep Hip Case Scenario

About this episode

This episode focuses on assessing and managing a case of lateral hip pain in a 42-year-old female, aimed at preparing for the OCS exam.

Aspiring orthopedic clinical specialists, review a 42-year-old female with insidious lateral hip pain. Learn how to assess greater trochanteric pain syndrome, apply special tests, plan evidence-based interventions, and interpret prognosis and adjunctive therapies. Part of the 2026 OCS Prep Case Series Check out all the OCS prep case scenarios: https://www.orthopt.org/content/resources/prepping-for-the-ocs-exam/ocs-prep-case-scenarios Target Audience: physical therapists, PT students, orthopedic residents, OCS candidates, educators, clinicians preparing for the OCS exam

Topics covered

• orthopedic clinical specialists
• greater trochanteric pain syndrome
• evidence-based interventions
• OCS exam preparation
• physical therapy

Keywords

• OCS exam
• hip pain
• greater trochanteric pain syndrome
• physical therapy assessment
• evidence-based practice

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: APTA Orthopedics, orthopt.org

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