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Vera Costa is a physical therapy assistant at an outpatient orthopedic and sports clinic in Corpus Christi, Texas. A former track athlete, she works with patients recovering from hip and pelvic issues. She writes about lower-body rehabilitation. She worked as a clinic technician while completing her PTA coursework at Monroe Community College. Costa focuses on guided movement and joint conditioning to help people regain their baseline mobility.

Hip Catching When Walking: Causes and Treatments
What Causes Pain in the Right Hip and Down the Leg?
What Is Hip Flexor Pain? Causes, Symptoms & Recovery
Pain in Hip When Rotating Leg Outward: Causes & Treatment
What Causes Hip Pain When Pressure Is Applied?
Pelvis Pain When Sitting: Causes and How to Find Relief
Trendelenburg Gait: Which Side Is Weak?
Can the SI Joint Cause Knee Pain?
Can’t Raise Leg When Lying Down: Hip Pain Explained
Can Pelvic Pain Cause Hip Pain? The Connection Explained
Can SI Joint Pain Cause Groin Pain?
What Are Signs and Symptoms of Gluteus Maximus Injury?
Why Does My Pelvis Hurt When I Cough?
How to Tell if Your Hip Is Out and What to Do
Can SI Joint Cause Hip Pain? Symptoms and Diagnosis
Can Hip Pain Cause Lower Abdominal Pain?
How Common Is Hip Dysplasia? Prevalence and Risk Factors
Which Hip Will Hurt If One Leg Is Shorter Than the Other?
What Aggravates Hip Bursitis? Activities to Avoid
What Is Femoral Retroversion? Symptoms and Treatment
What Causes Pain in the Hip and Leg When Walking?
What Are the Main Causes of Weak Hips?
What Is Pelvic Obliquity? Causes, Signs, and Treatments
Can Hip Pain Cause Neck Pain and How Are They Connected?
Hip Pain When Crossing Legs: Causes & What to Do
How to Sit With Gluteal Tendinopathy
My Hip Hurts When I Lay On My Side: Causes and What to Do
Can Hip Bursitis Cause Groin Pain?
How to Fix a Rotated Hip With Stretches & Exercises
Why Do My Adductors Hurt? Causes and When to See a Doctor