Gluteal Tendinopathy

Online Course: Gluteal Tendinopathy

Review the latest evidence for the evaluation and treatment of this common condition

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Alison Grimaldi

Presented by:

Alison Grimaldi & Bill Vicenzino

Australian Sports Physiotherapist with a research interest in the management of hip pain.

1-1.5 hours
Duration
659
Participants
48
Reviews
4.4
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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:

  1. Video presentation
  2. Reading activity
  3. 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.

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PhysioPlus course tutor - Alison Grimaldi

Presented by: Alison Grimaldi

Australian Sports Physiotherapist with a research interest in the management of hip pain.

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PhysioPlus course tutor - Bill Vicenzino

Presented by: Bill Vicenzino

Chair of Sports Physiotherapy in the University of Queensland School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences

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Certificate of completion

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Keywords: abduction, adduction, athletes, glutes, gluteus medius, gluteus minimus, Greater Trochanter Pain Syndrome, Hip FADER, hips, runners, sports, tendon, tendonitis, Trochanteric Bursitis

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