Tendonitis/Tendinitis
Tendonitis (also spelled as tendinitis) can affect any tendon of the body and is characterized by inflammation of said tendon. The common regions that develop tendonitis include the elbows, shoulders, wrists, knees, and hips. Historically, tendonitis is caused by an overuse of a joint in sports or occupation, such as tennis elbow or golfer’s elbow. These inflamed tendons are at risk of rupturing if the person doesn’t self-limit their activity—and a ruptured tendon often requires surgical repair.
Hip tendonitis is commonly called iliacus tendonitis or iliopsoas tendonitis, depending on where the inflammation occurs. The iliacus and iliopsoas muscles are used to flex and extend the hip and joined the tendon at the very top of the femur. People who are at risk of developing hip tendonitis include ballet dancers, gymnasts, long distance runners, and older individuals who have an uneven or unsteady gait.
Hip tendonitis symptoms include a popping or snapping sound as the hip is flexed or extended as well as anterior hip and groin pain.
