Gluteal Tendinopathy: The Latest Science Behind Effective Treatment
Gluteal tendinopathy is a leading cause of persistent lateral hip pain, yet it has been historically mismanaged with outdated treatments like rest and anti-inflammatory medications. A recent review by Grimaldi, Ganderton, and Nasser (2025) in Musculoskeletal Science and Practice challenges these traditional approaches, instead advocating for active rehabilitation strategies based on the latest evidence.
At Geelong Performance Physio, we integrate this cutting-edge research into our practice, ensuring our treatments are science-backed and results-driven.
Our Evidence-Based Approach
🔬 Patient Education – Research shows that understanding your condition leads to better outcomes. We explain why your pain persists and how graded exposure to movement can help.
🏃 Activity Modification – The review highlights load management as crucial. We help you adjust your movements and posture to reduce tendon irritation while staying active.
💪 Targeted Strength & Rehab Exercises – A key takeaway from the study is that progressive loading strengthens the gluteal tendons. Our individualized rehab plans rebuild tendon resilience without aggravating symptoms.
🌱 Holistic Recovery Strategies – Factors like sleep, stress, and overall health impact tendon healing. We provide lifestyle guidance to optimize your recovery.
💉 Reconsidering Corticosteroid Injections – The research cautions against over-reliance on injections, which may provide only short-term relief. Instead, we focus on long-term function and strength.
At Geelong Performance Physio, we ensure our approach is aligned with the latest research so you can get lasting relief from gluteal tendinopathy.
📞 Book an appointment today and let us help you move pain-free!