Gluteal Tendinopathy – Managing Isolated & Co-morbid Presentations

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 often present with more than one condition – most commonly exhibiting signs and symptoms of co-morbid lumbar or hip joint related pain. In this presentation, we’ll explore the evidence and approach to management of isolated gluteal tendinopathy and then how we might troubleshoot poor response and co-morbid presentations.

Presenter

Dr Alison Grimaldi, BPhty, MPhty(Sports), PhD is an APA Sports Physiotherapist and the practice principal of Physiotec Physiotherapy in Brisbane, with over 30 years of clinical experience and a special interest in the management of hip and lumbopelvic conditions. Alison was a key investigator on the multicentre LEAP randomised clinical trial comparing the effects of treatment for gluteal tendinopathy. She continues her research interests as an Adjunct Senior Research Fellow at the University of Queensland, and in collaborative international research. Alison also runs a Hip Academy with online learning and live mentoring at www.dralisongrimaldi.com.

Host

Sports & Exercise National Group

Date of Live Event

20/10/2022

CPD Hours

1.0 Hour

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