Therapy
Various physical therapies can effectively contribute to the treatment of trochanteric pain syndrome. Stretching helps to build strength in hip and leg muscles, preventing hip bursitis. Stretching together with other treatment practices may accelerate the recovery process. Low-intensity stretching is ideal to improve muscle tone and alleviate symptoms of hip bursitis.
Studies have shown that physical therapy is effective in improving symptoms of trochanteric bursitis, such as pain, inflammation, weakness, and stiffness. Some of the rehabilitation workouts that are safe to do and can improve this condition include: [4]
- Gluteal stretch
- Standing Iliotibial band stretch
- Side-leaning Iliotibial band stretch
- Straight leg raise
- Prone hip extension
- Side-lying leg lift
- Wall squat with a ball