Recent survey studies of physiotherapists in the UK, Ireland, New Zealand and Australia report that despite a growing body of high-quality evidence around assessment and management of gluteal tendinopathy, there is a lack of adequate translation of important information into clinical practice. There appears to be overreliance on 2-3 physical tests for diagnosis and underutilisation…
Gluteal tendinopathy is a prevalent and impactful condition, particularly in post-menopausal women. High-quality RCT evidence has established that a specific load management education and exercise approach is highly effective and superior to corticosteroid injection or wait-and-see in both the short and long term, for those with isolated gluteal tendinopathy. However, in clinical practice these patients…