The MSK playbook: Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome

Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome (GTPS) is a common cause of lateral hip pain seen in the MSK clinic and can have a significant impact on patient’s function, and ability to exercise pain free. Understanding which lateral hip soft tissue structures are affected can help to design effective recovery and exercise strategies. We also discuss indications […]

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The Pain Revolution Rides Again! 25 cyclists. 750km. 11,500 vertical metres. 450 bananas.

By Lorimer Moseley @bodyinmind The 2018 Pain Revolution Rural Outreach Tour made the epic journey from beachside towns to alpine trails in April this year, spreading scientific discoveries from the pain world and raising funds for their Local Pain Educator Programme. The week was an outstanding success: 25 cyclists. 750km. 11,500 vertical metres. 450 bananas. […]

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Lateral hip pain – more likely gluteus medius tendinopathy than ‘trochanteric bursitis’

Our New Zealand colleagues had a great sports medicine conference in Wellington this week following their successful hosting of the World Championships in Rowing. Congratulations to Dr Chris Milne and colleagues from all disciplines who made this a success. In a conversation with Chris I was reminded that the lateral hip pain label of  ‘trochanteric […]

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