Ep 190 - From Myths to Evidence: Managing Gluteal Tendinopathy with Confidence with Dr. Alison Grimaldi

2025-11-13

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💡 In this episode of PT Pro Talk, Dr. Alison Grimaldi, a world-renowned physical therapist and researcher, talks with Mariana Parks about the complexities of gluteal tendinopathy and the evolution of understanding lateral hip pain.During the interview, explore the myths and evidence of gluteal tendinopathy, understand the clinical reasoning behind differential diagnosis, and the latest evidence-based strategies for effective treatment.💭 “The clam can be particularly provocative for gluteal tendinopathy, as well as for anterior rim pathologies or hip flexor issues." - Dr. Alison Grimald...

During the interview, explore the myths and evidence of gluteal tendinopathy, understand the clinical reasoning behind differential diagnosis, and the latest evidence-based strategies for effective treatment.

💭 “The clam can be particularly provocative for gluteal tendinopathy, as well as for anterior rim pathologies or hip flexor issues." - Dr. Alison Grimaldi

👉🏻Dr. Alison Grimaldi is an Australian Sports Physiotherapist, a fellow of the Australian College of Physiotherapists and the practice principal of PhysioTec Physiotherapy in Brisbane, with over 30 years of clinical experience and a special interest in the management of hip conditions.

She has a Bachelor of Physiotherapy, Masters of Sports Physiotherapy and a PhD through the University of Queensland, Australia. Alison was a key investigator on the multicentre LEAP randomised clinical trial comparing the effects of treatment for gluteal tendinopathy.

She has had involvement in research for over 20 years, and has co-authored over 40 peer-reviewed scientific papers. Alison also runs a Hip Academy with online learning and live mentoring at www.dralisongrimaldi.com

📚You will learn about:

How to confidently differentiate gluteal tendinopathy from other sources of lateral hip pain using a practical cluster of clinical tests.
Why traditional approaches like the clam exercise, ITB stretching, and corticosteroid injections may worsen or delay recovery - and what to do instead.
How to design a progressive, evidence-based exercise program without aggravating symptoms
The key education and load management strategies from the LEAP trial that improve long-term outcomes.

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