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Physical therapists have an important role in managing patients with hip OA; however, little is known about their current management approach and whether it aligns with clinical guideline recommendations.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Objective<\/jats:title><jats:p>The objective of this study is to describe United Kingdom (UK) physical therapists\u2019 current management of patients with hip OA and to determine whether it aligns with clinical guidelines.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Design<\/jats:title><jats:p>The design is a cross-section questionnaire.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title><jats:p>A questionnaire was mailed to 3126 physical therapists in the UK that explored physical therapists\u2019 self-reported management of a patient with hip OA using a case vignette and clinical management questions.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>The response rate was 52.7% (n\u00a0=\u00a01646). In total, 1148 (69.7%) physical therapists had treated a patient with hip OA in the last 6 months and were included in the analyses. A treatment package was commonly provided incorporating advice, exercise (strength training 95.9%; general physical activity 85.4%), and other nonpharmacological modalities, predominantly manual therapy (69.6%), and gait retraining (66.4%). There were some differences in reported management between physical therapists based in the National Health Service (NHS) and non\u2013NHS-based physical therapists, including fewer treatment sessions being provided by NHS-based therapists.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Limitations<\/jats:title><jats:p>Limitations include the potential for nonresponder bias and, in clinical practice, physical therapists may manage patients with hip OA differently.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title><jats:p>UK-based physical therapists commonly provide a package of care for patients with hip OA that is broadly in line with current clinical guidelines, including advice, exercise, and other nonpharmacological treatments. 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