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Greater trochanteric bursitis, also known as greater trochanteric pain syndrome, is one of the most common causes of hip pain.
Yes, even though greater trochanteric bursitis affects both active and inactive individuals, it is most common in
That being said, pain on the outside of the hip from greater trochanteric bursitis can lead to a limited ability to lie on the involved
To treat greater trochanteric bursitis, our senior physiotherapists focus on pain relief using combination of
and prevention with strengthening activities to decrease irritation in the hip and resolve pain.
Greater trochanteric bursitis is an irritation of the bursa, which specificly refers to a fluid-filled sac that sits on top of the greater trochanter, a bony prominence on the outside of the hip bone (femur), the most outside aspect of the hip.
The bursa acts as a shock-absorbing cushion that serves to decrease friction between the outside of the hip bone and muscles attaching to the bone.
Greater trochanteric bursitis results when the bursa on the outside of the hip becomes irritated.
Most of the time, greater trochanteric bursitis is the result of repetitive friction to the hip bursa. This repetitive friction is due to a combination of
that causes increased friction on the outside of the hip, and is most often treated with physiotherapy to decrease irritation.
Greater trochanteric bursitis may result from a combination of several different variables, including:
Patients may experience:
Our senior physiotherapists will review your medical history and complete a thorough examination of your hip, and possibly your lower back, knee, and foot.
The goals of the initial examination are to assess the degree of the injury and determine the cause and contributing factors to your injury.
Greater trochanteric bursitis may be the result of a single injury, such as a direct blow to the outside of the hip (such as falls, blows or motor-vehicle accidents), but most of the time, it's likely is a condition that develops as a consequence of repetitive irritation.
Our senior physiotherapists will assess the mobility and strength of your hip, and may watch you walk, step onto a stair, squat, or balance on 1 leg.
We will also gently touch the front, side, and back of your hip to determine exactly where it is most painful.
We may also ask questions regarding your
Imaging techniques, such as x-ray or MRI, are typically not needed to diagnose greater trochanteric bursitis.
We will work together to develop a plan to help achieve your specific goals. To do so, we will select treatment strategies in any or all of the following areas:
Physiotherapy promotes recovery from greater trochanteric bursitis by addressing issues such as
We may also recommend
When greater trochanteric bursitis remains untreated, your hip pain will persist and result in long-term difficulty performing your desired activities, including even walking and moving about.
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