08/28/2026
đââď¸ đââď¸ RUNNERâS REHAB SERIES
Part 1/5: Glute Tendinopathy
Pain on the outside or back of your hip that may travel down the outside of your leg and progressively worsens during a run â especially on uphill portions â could be a sign of gluteal tendinopathy.
Gluteal tendinopathy occurs when the gluteal tendons become irritated and unable to tolerate the amount of load being placed on them.
It can sometimes occur alongside other sources of lateral hip pain, including bursitis or IT band-related symptoms.
The good news? You donât necessarily have to stop running. đ
Successful rehab often involves:
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Modifying your running volume and intensity to a tolerable level
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Gradually loading and strengthening the gluteal muscles
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Addressing factors contributing to the irritation
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Progressively building your running mileage back up
And hereâs the important part:
Rehab isnât just about getting out of pain.
The goal is to get you out of pain, keep you there, and help you perform better than before.
Stay tuned for Part 2 of our Runnerâs Rehab Series next week, where weâll talk about eccentrics and downhill running. â°ď¸
Ready to get out of pain and start performing better than ever?
Reach out to Atleta Physical Therapy today.