What is it about?
This paper examines the scientific evidence available and provides clinical insights into the pathomechanics, clinical features, diagnosis and management of gluteal tendinopathy.
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Why is it important?
Gluteal tendinopathy is a prevalent condition, particularly in post menopausal women. The impact of this condition on quality of life is substantial, negatively influencing sleep, activity levels and work participation. The traditional management for lateral hip pain is not supported by evidence based practice. While high quality trials are still required to elucidate best diagnostic and management strategies, this paper outlines contemporary approaches based on evidence to date on this condition and the wider evidence available on tendinopathy. The authors add insights from their extensive clinical experience in the assessment and management of this condition.
Perspectives
As physiotherapists active in clinical practice, the authors have aimed this publication at the clinician and at providing immediately applicable strategies for recognising the features of gluteal tendinopathy, applying diagnostic tests and designing an effective, evidence informed rehabilitation strategy.
Dr Alison M Grimaldi
Physiotec Physiotherapy
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This page is a summary of: Gluteal Tendinopathy: Integrating Pathomechanics and Clinical Features in Its Management, Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy, November 2015, Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy (JOSPT),
DOI: 10.2519/jospt.2015.5829.
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Resources
Lateral Hip Pain with Dr Alison Grimaldi
This PhysioEdge Podcast provides an hour of live interview around the topic of gluteal tendinopathy. The discussion includes presenting symptoms, pathomechanics and clinical advice for physiotherapy management and patient self help.
Dr Alison Grimaldi with practical physiotherapy tips on treating lateral hip pain
BJSM Podcast with over 10 000 listens. Discusses diagnostic utility of clinical tests for gluteal tendinopathy, based on research through the University of Queensland with Professor Bill Vicenzino. Clinical tips for management of both the older patient and the younger athlete with gluteal tendinopathy are provided.
Gluteal Tendinopathy: A Review of Mechanisms, Assessment and Management
Narrative review of Gluteal Tendinopathy covering evidence available on mechanisms, assessment and management.
Hip Abductor Muscle Weakness in Individuals with Gluteal Tendinopathy
Published Ahead of Print in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise on Sept 28, 2015. First of Kim Allison's PhD papers associated with the Lateral Hip Pain Trial (LEAP) running through the University of Queensland & University of Melbourne. The first in a series of papers to come exploring the impairments present in those with Gluteal Tendinopathy.
Assessing lateral stability of the hip and pelvis
Manual Therapy 16 (2011) 26e32. An invited clinical paper exploring in detail the physical assessment of the hip abductor mechanism and lateral pelvic control.
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