Hip pain in 40-50 yr olds is common but isn't always due to arthritis. Problems such as labral tears or FAI or hip impingment can also be causes of hip pain in younger patients. There are distinct differences in how each is treated and an accurate diagnosis is essential to ensure you are doing suitable rehab to improve your hip pain. Here we’ll break down the differences, explain how to recognise each one, and discuss how physiotherapy and sports therapy can help.