PHYSICAL THERAPY FOR HIP PAIN. back to top. Hip pain can come from many different sources. Osteoarthritis in the hip joint can cause significant pain, which may respond well to physical therapy in the earlier stages, but often may require total hip replacement surgery (also referred to as total hip arthroplasty).
Treatment. Treatments for PV can vary depending on a patient's symptoms. Some patients may not need active treatment but should still be monitored by a physician expert. Treatments include: 1  Phlebotomy -- a procedure that involves removing blood from the body, can thin the blood to let it flow more easily.
Pemphigus vulgaris (PV) is a very serious skin disease that causes blisters. It is rare. PV is more serious than most other blistering skin conditions. Before treatment became available, most people with PV used to die soon after the disease started. These days most cases can be controlled with treatment. Treatment is usually with steroid medicines and other medicines to suppress the immune system. A skin specialist should supervise treatment. PV is a rare skin condition that causes blisters. PV is a serious disease that needs treatment. If it is not treated, it is often fatal. Note: several skin conditions can cause blisters and it is important to know exactly which disease you have.