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Groin, Hip & Glute


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


Stress fracture healing - your questions answered
In this article we'll answer some of the most common questions we get asked about the healing of stress fractures. We also made a video...

Maryke Louw
4 min read


Abdominal tendinopathy – How to get rid of it
This article discusses the best treatment approach for abdominal tendinopathy, as well as its symptoms and causes.

Maryke Louw
7 min read


Runners: Adductor tendinopathy exercises to avoid
We discuss three adductor tendinopathy exercises to avoid, and which may not be useful during the early stages of your rehab.

Maryke Louw
3 min read


5 Tips for avoiding high hamstring tendinopathy in runners
With proximal or high hamstring tendinopathy, prevention is better than cure! Five tips that may help you to avoid this injury.

Maryke Louw
6 min read


Exercises to improve hip flexibility if you have osteoarthritis
Someone recently asked me on Facebook for some exercises that can help with his hip flexibility. He has osteoarthritis in his hip and as...

Maryke Louw
3 min read


3 Tips for runners with hip osteoarthritis
Have you been told that you have osteoarthritis in your hips but would like to continue running? You’re not alone – there are loads of...

Maryke Louw
3 min read


5 Tips for treating piriformis pain
Your piriformis muscle is located deep inside your buttock. It runs from the underside of your sacrum and attaches to the side of your...

Maryke Louw
3 min read


3 Interesting facts about hip/trochanteric bursitis
Hip bursitis or trochanteric bursitis is a tricky condition. It’s sometimes called “the great mimicker” because its symptoms are easily mistaken for other conditions like back pain or gluteal muscle injuries. But I’ve also found that quite a few patients I’ve seen have been misdiagnosed as having trochanteric bursitis when in fact the pain was caused by something else. Some of the links in this article are to pages where you can buy products or brands discussed or mentioned h

Maryke Louw
3 min read


The 5 steps to treating groin injuries in runners
In this article we’ll discuss the most common causes for groin pain in runners and give you some tips on how to get it better.

Maryke Louw
8 min read


Foam rolling / massage ball for glutes: When to avoid it, when it might be useful, and how to do it
The glutes is an area of the body that responds really well to foam rolling or self-massage using a massage ball (my preferred method)....

Maryke Louw
5 min read


A quick test for hip control
How to test your hip control. Poor hip control can lead to several running and sports injuries, including ITB, ACL tears, and runner's knee.

Maryke Louw
4 min read
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