Gluteal Tendinopathy (GTPS): Assessment and Progressive Loading
Although the condition was long labelled trochanteric bursitis, the dominant pathology is a tendinopathy of the gluteus medius and minimus rather than a primary bursitis.
Body region
Hip
Hip OA, FAI, gluteal tendinopathy, and post-op hip rehab — evidence-based clinical content for the hip region.
The hip is a large, weight-bearing joint that keeps you walking, sitting, and moving comfortably. Pain here can be felt in the groin, buttock, or outer hip, and common causes include osteoarthritis, impingement (FAI), and gluteal tendon problems, as well as recovery after hip replacement.
Physiotherapy is a mainstay of hip care, using targeted exercises to improve strength and movement, reduce pain, and keep you active — often delaying or avoiding the need for surgery. In this section you'll find evidence-based assessment and management guidance for the main hip conditions and post-operative rehabilitation, written to support clinical decisions and explained clearly enough for patients to understand their recovery.