Can You Prevent Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome?
Can You Prevent Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome?
Prevention Insights
Understanding prevention strategies for GTPS can empower you to reduce your risk and maintain hip health.
Contents
- Lifestyle Adjustments
- Managing Existing Conditions
Lifestyle Adjustments
Preventing GTPS often involves making lifestyle changes, such as maintaining a healthy weight and staying active. Regular, low-impact exercise like walking or swimming can strengthen hip muscles without overloading them. Avoiding activities that put too much strain on the hips, such as excessive stair climbing, is also helpful.
Managing Existing Conditions
If you have conditions like scoliosis or arthritis, managing these effectively can help prevent GTPS. Regular check-ups with your healthcare provider can ensure these conditions are controlled, reducing the strain on your hips. Addressing leg length discrepancies with orthotics may also be beneficial.
FAQs
Is weight control important?
Yes, maintaining a healthy weight can reduce hip strain.
Can exercise prevent GTPS?
Regular, low-impact exercise can help prevent GTPS.
Do existing conditions affect GTPS risk?
Yes, managing conditions like scoliosis can lower risk.
Prevention is Key
Taking proactive steps can significantly reduce your risk of developing GTPS.
Additional References
- Campbell TM, Ghaedi BB, Tanjong Ghogomu E, Welch V. Shoe Lifts for Leg Length Discrepancy in Adults With Common Painful Musculoskeletal Conditions: A Systematic Review of the Literature. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2018; 99:981.
- Mellor R, Bennell K, Grimaldi A, et al. Education plus exercise versus corticosteroid injection use versus a wait and see approach on global outcome and pain from gluteal tendinopathy: prospective, single blinded, randomised clinical trial. BMJ 2018; 361:k1662.
This article has been reviewed for accuracy by one of the licensed medical doctors working for Doctronic.