Gluteal Tendinopathy
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Introduction
Gluteal tendinopathy is a moderate to severe disabling condition affecting both athletes and sedentary individuals. Up to 1 in 4 females over the age of 50 years can experience symptoms of gluteal tendinopathy. Treatment of this condition should include detailed advice and education as well exercises that include targeted hip muscle strengthening, functional retraining, and dynamic control of adduction during function. This course will cover the results from a recent gluteal tendinopathy study, pathoanatomy, clinical presentation, examination, load management, patient education and exercise for gluteal tendinopathy.
Aims
This course aims to provide you with the information to recognise and test for gluteal tendinopathy and guidance on patient education and exercise prescription for the condition.
Outline
The course content is split into the following sections:
- Video presentation
- Reading activity
- Quiz
Target audience
This course is aimed at Physiotherapy and Physical Therapy clinicians, students and assistants. Other interested professionals such as athletic trainers, occupational therapists, nurses or medical doctors interested in this subject are also invited to participate.
Presented by: Alison Grimaldi and Bill Vicenzino
Certificate of completion
1.1 Physioplus points
Accredited by 3 organisations
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