The Experiences of Patients With Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome.

The Experiences of Patients With Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome.

Greater Trochanteric Pain syndrome (GTPS) is a debilitating condition causing pain on the outside of the hip. This study aims to explore the experiences, beliefs and expectations of patients with GTPS, using semi-structured interviews.

Greater Trochanteric Pain syndrome (GTPS) is a debilitating condition causing pain on the outside of the hip. There is growing evidence to suggest that psychological barriers to recovery are present in patients with peripheral pain. The experiences and beliefs of patients suffering with GTPS are unknown. This study aims to explore the experiences, beliefs and expectations of patients with GTPS, using semi-structured interviews to inform the development of interventions for evaluation in future research.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Adults > 16
• Able to speak and understand the English language
• Patients seen in a Specialist Consultant lead clinic who have been given the diagnosis of lateral hip pain, Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome (GTPS), Trochanteric Bursitis or Gluteal Tendinopathy.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Inflammatory conditions
• Systemic / Infective disease
• Previous diagnosis of Fibromyalgia or persistent multi-joint pain.