Gluteal Tendinopathy

Question 1

GT preliminary tests

Answer 1

• pain on weight-bearing (SLSt, Walking)
• gluteal atrophy

Active hip movements:
- flexion & FABERs

Question 2

GT Palpation

Answer 2

Concordant pain:
- Gluteal tendon

Non-concordant sensitivity:

• gluteals
• lumbar spine
• entire lower limb

Question 3

GT Diagnostic Tests

Answer 3

Rule in:

• Isometric Hip Abduction
• External de-rotation test

Rule out:

• Hip IROP test: clear
• Lumbar Quadrant: Clear

Question 4

GT Joint mobility tests

Answer 4

*Hip mobility generally reduced*
Hip Flexion 
Hip IR
Hip ER
Hip Extension

Knee: clear
Ankle & foot: clear

Question 5

GT Muscle strength tests

Answer 5

Manual strength testing (entire lower limb reduced)

• hip flexion
• hip abduction - reduced++
• hip adduction
• hip extension - reduced
• hamstrings (90 deg)
• hamstrings (30 deg)
• plantar flexors
• tibialis posterior