What is Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome?

What is Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome?

Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome (GTPS) is a chronic condition potentially affecting a number of structures around the hip. It is characterised by pain and tenderness over the outside of the buttock and thigh. The pain usually arises from a tendinopathy (tendon...
Glutes / Hip Pain

Glutes / Hip Pain

What is Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome ? Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome (GTPS) is a chronic condition potentially affecting a number of structures around the hip. It is characterised by pain and tenderness over the outside of the buttock and thigh. The pain...
A ‘Day’ in the life of our Physio

A ‘Day’ in the life of our Physio

Our resident MSK Physio is Catia Silva who is in the clinic on Thursdays afternoons between 2pm and 8pm.   Patients present with a wide range of conditions that can include:- Arthritis Generalised aches and pains Back pain Chronic pain Falls and fractures...
Old Dogs, New Tricks

Old Dogs, New Tricks

As I sit here, staring at a rather old anatomy book, desperately hoping that a) I have not forgotten too much and b) I can cram the things I have forgotten back into my brain, it occurred to me that it might be worth sharing some of the journey that Lloyd and I are...