Lateral Hip Pain with Dr Alison Grimaldi

Recorded by David Pope, Physioedge

Lateral hip pain, traditionally diagnosed as ‘trochanteric bursitis’, is now understood to be most commonly associated with gluteal tendinopathy. This condition is most prevalent in post- menopausal women but may also occur in younger runners and males. Traditional treatments have been based on a number of false conceptions – that the problem is primarily inflammatory in nature, the primary issue is the trochanteric bursa and the cause is tightness of the iliotibial band (ITB).

This discussion includes:

• Signs and symptoms of gluteal tendinopathy
• Differential diagnosis of lateral hip pain
• Pathoaetiology – current thoughts regarding why this condition may develop
• Contemporary rehabilitation strategies
• Load management & exercise therapy