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Glute Tendinopathy Treatment in Glen Iris

Expert physiotherapy for lateral hip pain, greater trochanteric pain syndrome, and gluteal tendinopathy — in-clinic and in-home across Glen Iris and surrounds.

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Hip or Buttock Pain? It Could Be Glute Tendinopathy.

Gluteal tendinopathy — also known as greater trochanteric pain syndrome — is one of the most common causes of lateral hip pain, particularly in women over 40 and active individuals. It causes pain on the outside of the hip that can radiate down the thigh, and is often worse with walking, stairs, or lying on the affected side.

At GRIT Physio & Podiatry in Glen Iris, our physiotherapists use evidence-based progressive loading programs to treat gluteal tendinopathy effectively — without injections or surgery in the vast majority of cases.

Painful highlighted greater trochanter

Common Conditions We Treat

  • Gluteal tendinopathy (gluteus medius, minimus)
  • Greater trochanteric pain syndrome
  • Hip bursitis (trochanteric bursitis)
  • Lateral hip pain from running or walking
  • Hip pain from sudden increase in activity
  • Post-pregnancy lateral hip pain
  • Hip pain in perimenopausal women
  • Hip pain from prolonged sitting or crossing legs
  • Gluteal weakness from sedentary lifestyle
  • Hip pain after hip replacement surgery

Our Treatment Approach

Every patient is different. We start with a thorough assessment to understand exactly what’s causing your pain — then build a personalised treatment plan around your goals, lifestyle, and timeline.

  • Load Management: Structured graded loading program to progressively stress the tendon without compression.
  • Exercise Rehabilitation: Heavy slow resistance training targeting the gluteal muscles to remodel tendon tissue.
  • Biomechanical Assessment: Gait and movement analysis to identify hip and lower limb mechanics driving the condition.
  • Manual Therapy: Soft tissue release to the hip and gluteal complex to reduce muscle tension.

In-Clinic & In-Home Available

We offer glute tendinopathy physiotherapy both at our Glen Iris clinic and in the comfort of your own home — ideal for patients who find walking or driving painful during a flare-up.

✔ NDIS Participants Welcome
We work with self-managed and plan-managed NDIS participants. Contact us to discuss your funding options.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Gluteal tendinopathy is a common condition causing pain on the outside of the hip, often due to overuse or sudden increases in activity. It involves irritation or degeneration of the tendons of the gluteal muscles, particularly the gluteus medius and minimus.
Symptoms typically include pain on the side of the hip, which may worsen with walking, running, standing for long periods, or lying on the affected side. Tenderness to touch over the bony prominence of the hip (greater trochanter) is also common.
Diagnosis is primarily clinical, based on your symptoms and a thorough physical examination by a physiotherapist or podiatrist. Imaging like ultrasound or MRI may be used to confirm the diagnosis and rule out other conditions.
It’s often recommended to modify activities that aggravate your pain, but complete rest is rarely beneficial. Our approach focuses on pain-free loading and progressive exercise to strengthen the tendon and surrounding muscles.
Recovery time varies depending on the severity and chronicity of the condition. With consistent, expert-guided treatment, many patients experience significant improvement within 6-12 weeks, though chronic cases may require a longer rehabilitation period.
Prevention involves addressing underlying biomechanical issues, maintaining good gluteal strength and endurance, and gradually increasing activity levels. Our clinicians provide personalized strategies, including load management advice, to minimize recurrence.

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