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.
In rare cases, PV may progress to myelofibrosis (scarring of the bone marrow) or acute myeloid leukemia (AML). The following is a general overview of the diagnosis and treatment of PV. Each person with PV is different, and the specific characteristics of your condition will determine how it is managed.