The HIP Self-management Study

"Patients will have 3-5 sessions with a physiotherapist that include individually tailored education, and address physical, cognitive, and behavioral factors deemed as relevant according to the participant's concerns and challenges. Important aspects in this are: problem-solving, decision-making, resource utilization, therapeutic alliance and taking action (The 5 core skills of self-management). SMART goals and an activity plan between sessions will be used as an exposure to maintain, change, or create health behavior.~Participants will have access to study material, including exercise alternatives and a podcast."

Usual care at the department consists of general information about the condition and advice on pain management and exercise. For further treatment, patients are referred to primary care. Participation in the study will not affect how this is conducted.