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A comparison of the characteristics of physically active and inactive individuals with Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome: An online survey

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: ABSTRACT Objective To compare the characteristics of physically active and inactive individuals with Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome (GTPS) and to explore factors associated with disability. Design Cross-sectional on-line survey. Methods Adults aged > 18 years with lateral hip pain participated in an online survey. Comparisons were made between active individuals ( > 150 min/week of physical activity) and inactive individuals (< 150 min/week of physical activity). Disability was measured using the Victoria Institute of Sports Assessment-Gluteal (VISA-G) and psychological factors with the Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia (TSK) and Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS). Number of pain sites (1-30) and self-reported body weight were also evaluated. Chi-squared (Chi 2 ) and Mann-Whitney U tests determined group differences. Multiple linear regression identified characteristics associated with disability. Results 261 individuals with self-reported GTPS responded. 209 (80%) were physically active and 52 (20%) inactive. Inactive individuals had higher disability (39 vs. 65 points) (p < 0.001), higher number of pain sites (median 5, IQR 3-7) vs (3,2-5) (p < 0.001) and were more likely to consider themselves overweight (65.4% vs 29.7%) (p < 0.001) compared to active individuals. No differences were observed for kinesiophobia, anxiety or depression between groups. 80% of disability was explained by physical activity level, pain intensity during activity, kinesiophobia, depression, body weight status and sleep disturbance. Conclusion Physically inactive individuals with GTPS exhibit higher disability, a higher number of pain sites and were more likely to consider themselves overweight compared to active individuals. Physical and psychological factors were associated with disability.

Source: Musculoskeletal Science and Practice

DOI: 10.1016/j.msksp.2025.103368

Authors: Chris Clifford, Lorna Paul, Grant Syme, Neal L. Millar

Institutions: Glasgow Caledonian University, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, NHS Fife, Victoria Hospital, University of Glasgow

Language: English

Topic: Lower Extremity Biomechanics and Pathologies

Subfield: Biomedical Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,500