Gluteal Tendinopathy – Myths and Evidence

This week’s review summarizes a new paper with a unique approach to a common clinical condition…

Gluteal tendinopathy is a prevalent condition, leading to significant pain and disability for many patients. There are numerous misconceptions surrounding the clinical management of gluteal tendinopathy. This article aimed to describe common myths and provide evidence to refute these claims.

Some of the myths discussed include:

• Trochanteric pain is related to an inflammatory condition of the trochanteric bursa
• Gluteal tendinopathy only occurs in post-menopausal females
• Palpation of the greater trochanter is adequate for the diagnosis of gluteal tendinopathy
• Diagnosis and management planning for trochanteric pain should be based on imaging findings
• Gluteal tendinopathy is a self-limiting condition
• Gluteal tendinopathy is due to a ‘tight’ iliotibial band and treatment should include iliotibial band stretches
• And more…

This week’s Research Review: Gluteal Tendinopathy – Myths and Evidence

This paper was published in Musculoskeletal Science and Practice (2025)

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