Efficacy Of Gluteal Loading Exercise and Motor Control Exercise Combined with Patient Education in Women with Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Localized lateral hip pain with focal point tenderness over the greater trochanter of the femur is a prevalent manifestation of a condition known as greater trochanteric pain syndrome. Women between the ages of 43 and 65 were the most prevalent individuals with greater trochanteric pain syndrome. When estrogen levels drop in Women, the body produces less collagen, which thins the tendon. The study aimed to determine the effects of gluteal loading exercise and motor control exercise on greater trochanteric pain syndrome among Women. METHODS: This was a randomized controlled trial involving women aged 40–55 years with lateral hip pain. The participants were recruited and screened based on inclusion and exclusion criteria, and after obtaining informed consent, 24 women randomly assigned to either the Gluteal Loading Exercise Group (n=12) or the Motor Control Exercise Group (n=12). Each group performed exercises three times a week for 6 weeks, with sessions lasting 45 minutes, Including patient education in the initial session for both groups . Pre-intervention and post-intervention assessments were collected, tabulated and analyzed using the Victorian institute of sport assessment- gluteal questionnaire and hand-held dynamometer. RESULTS: The post-test value shows p value less than 0.0001.So, the gluteal loading exercise group shows the final results in improving in functional activities and muscle strength compared with the motor control exercise group. CONCLUSION : From the results obtained in the study it is concluded that gluteal loading exercise shows significant effect in improving functional activities and muscle strength on greater trochanteric pain syndrome among women analyzed in relation to the motor control exercise. Key words: Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome, Women, Gluteal loading exercise, Motor control exercise, Functional activity,