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Gluteal Tendinopathy Collection


The link between menopause and gluteal tendinopathy β 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


Exercises for gluteal tendinopathy β 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


Best sleeping positions for gluteal tendinopathy and hip bursitis
If you have gluteal tendinopathy or hip bursitis, sleep can become frustrating and painful β especially if your hip hurts regardless of which side youβre lying on! Here are a few simple sleeping tips you can try to make nights more comfortable while you continue your rehab.

Alison Gould
4 min read


How to sit and stand with gluteal tendinopathy / hip bursitis
If you have gluteal tendinopathy or hip bursitis, you might notice that sitting and even relaxed standing positions can quietly aggravate your symptoms. In this article, Iβll explain why this is and show you a few simple posture tweaks you can try right away to make sitting and standing more comfortably and to help calm things down while you continue your rehab.

Maryke Louw
6 min read


Gluteal tendinopathy β Causes, symptoms, and diagnosis
We explain the anatomy of gluteal tendinopathy, what happens inside the tendon, the most common causes and symptoms, and how clinicians diagnose gluteal tendinopathy β including other conditions that can mimic it.

Maryke Louw
18 min read


Is walking good for gluteal tendinopathy?
Yes, walking can be an important part of your rehab and recovery from gluteal tendinopathy, but there are some factors to consider.

Maryke Louw
5 min read


Running style tips for gluteal tendinopathy treatment
Gluteal tendinopathy is one of the conditions that can cause deep glute pain and/or pain over the side of the hip. As with most injuries, it can have many causes, and one of these that you should address in your treatment plan is your running style. Iβve shared some more tips on treating gluteal tendinopathy here . Factors in your running style that can contribute to overloading the gluteal tendons include: if you run with a narrow gait, causing the legs to adduct; if your l

Maryke Louw
2 min read


Top tips for runners with gluteal tendinopathy
Gluteal tendinopathy causes pain predominantly over the side of your hip, but it can also refer down the side of your leg. You can check out the video below for a full explanation of what causes it, how to test for it and what treatments and exercises can help for it. In this article Iβm only going to focus on some practical advice that Iβve found can decrease my patientsβ pain within a few days. In this video I explain the causes and treatment of gluteal tendinopathy in deta

Maryke Louw
4 min read
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