GTPS is a common condition affecting women over the age of 40 years old. It is an inflammation of the tendons of the hip muscles or the hip bursa resulting in discomfort and pain on the outside of the hip joint. Common symptoms include Pain on the outer and upper most region of thigh and tenderness around the outside of the hip joint. The pain can sometimes radiate down the front and outside portion of the thigh. There can be swelling or bruising of the hip and tenderness to the touch. Other symptoms include general hip stiffness, decreased hip movement and pain when lying on the affected side especially on hard surfaces. Pain is usually worse when going up or down stairs or standing for too long. You may notice walking becoming painful which can also cause pain in the knee or lower back. Common causes include a spike in training routines as well as a muscular imbalance with weakness of the gluteal, hamstring, quad, abductor, adductor and hip flexor muscles. Other causes link to repetitive hip movements in sports such as cycling, running and hockey. The good news is that these symptoms can resolve through specific and gradually graded exercises that your physiotherapist will be able to prescribe to you after assessment.