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Cardio exercise for gluteal tendinopathy – How to adapt swimming, cycling, and other activities to help recovery
It can be tricky to find effective ways to maintain your fitness while recovering from gluteal tendinopathy. In this article, we've ranked activities from the ones least likely to flare you up to the most problematic and explained how you can adapt them.
Maryke Louw
5 min read


How to treat gluteal tendinopathy – What actually works?
Recovering from gluteal tendinopathy can feel frustratingly slow, especially when everyday activities like walking, sitting, or sleeping keep aggravating the pain. The good news is that most cases improve with the right combination of rest, exercise, and avoiding things that irritate the injured tendon.
In this guide, we explain which treatments are backed by research, which ones might help in certain situations, which approaches are best avoided, and how long recovery might
Maryke Louw
17 min read


Running with gluteal tendinopathy – How to tailor your runs to allow recovery
If you've been diagnosed with gluteal tendinopathy and you're a runner, one of the first questions you're likely to ask is whether you need to stop running altogether. The good news is that many runners don't have to – but you will almost certainly need to make some adjustments.
This article explains how to modify your running to keep moving while giving your gluteal tendons the chance to recover.
Maryke Louw
9 min read


Menopause and tendonitis – Why it happens and what to do about it
Women are more likely to develop tendonitis during the perimenopause and beyond. Learn why this is, what the most effective treatments are, and how to prevent it from happening or recurring.
Maryke Louw
8 min read


The link between menopause and gluteal tendinopathy – what you can do about it
Learn why women are more prone to developing gluteal tendinopathy during any stage of the menopause, how to avoid this, and what the best treatment approach for gluteal tendinopathy is if you're currently in the peri-menopause or beyond.
Alison Gould
6 min read


Running through the menopause – What's happening in your body and how to keep training strong
How the drop in oestrogen during the menopause can negatively affect a woman’s musculoskeletal system, and what runners can do about it.
Maryke Louw
9 min read


Exercises for gluteal tendinopathy – What works, how to progress, and what to avoid
To choose the right exercises for your specific case of gluteal tendinopathy, you first have to understand what causes it, what happens to the tendons, and what type of exercises are best suited to correct it.
Maryke Louw
9 min read


Four simple tests to check your leg strength for running – And how to fix what you find
Discover four easy tests you can do at home to check whether your legs are strong enough for running. These are the same tests we use in our clinic when creating bespoke injury prevention plans for our patients, and they can quickly highlight areas that might benefit from a bit of extra work. I also share the best exercises to help you improve.
Maryke Louw
9 min read


Position sense for runners – What it is, why it matters, and how to improve it
Position sense (proprioception) plays a bigger role in injury prevention than most runners realise. It affects how well your brain controls your legs while you run – and when it's not working as it should, it can increase your risk of sprains, strains, and other common running injuries. The good news? It's easy to train, and a few simple exercises can make a real difference.
Maryke Louw
9 min read
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