What is Gluteal Tendinopathy?
Gluteal tendinopathy is an overuse injury of the gluteal tendons. It is characterized by pain outside the hip, especially during weight-bearing activities. It typically affects the Gluteus Medius and Minimus muscles. The tendons of these muscles are overloaded and become weak and painful. It is more common in women, present in ~25% of women over 50.
Common Signs & Symptoms
⦁ Pain with crossing your legs
⦁ Pain in the hip when lying on your side
⦁ Pain when climbing stairs, running, or walking
⦁ Tender to the touch on the side of the hip
Causes
Gluteal tendinopathy is commonly associated with an imbalance of the hip and glute muscles and overloading activity on the tendons.
How can Physiotherapy help you?
A physiotherapist can help identify what is causing your symptoms and provide treatment and advice specific to your lifestyle.
⦁ Design specific exercise plans to strengthen muscle imbalances and reduce overloading
⦁ Advise you on how to return to activities, like cycling, swimming, and running
⦁ Manual treatment for improved symptoms and pain reduction
⦁ Education on how to manage pain, prevent further injury, and improve your condition
Treatment Options
References
Ladurner, A., Fitzpatrick, J., & O’Donnell, J. M. (2021). Treatment of Gluteal Tendinopathy: A Systematic Review and Stage-Adjusted Treatment Recommendation. Orthopaedic journal of sports medicine, 9(7), 23259671211016850. LINK
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Alison Grimaldi, Rebecca Mellor, Anthony Nasser, Bill Vicenzino, David J Hunter, Current and future advances in practice: tendinopathies of the hip, Rheumatology Advances in Practice, Volume 8, Issue 2, 2024, rkae022, LINK