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Several studies demonstrate that extracorporeal shockwave therapy is effective in reducing pain and promoting functional recovery in several musculoskeletal disorders including tendinopathies. However, most published data are limited to evaluating focal or radial shockwaves as single interventions. Contrariwise, there is little evidence reporting the use of combined ESWT treatment and outcomes for managing tendon pathologies, and no data are reported on combined ESWT for gluteus medius tendinopathy. Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical outcomes of combined ESWT in gluteus medius tendinopathy. Methods: Medical charts of 11 consecutive patients with gluteal tendinopathy confirmed by ultrasound who underwent a combined ESWT protocol were reviewed. Changes in pain severity and lower limb function were evaluated using the numerical rating scale, the Victorian Institute of Sports Assessment for Gluteal tendinopathy questionnaire, and the Roles and Maudsley score. Clinical outcome measurements were collected at baseline (T0), 2 months after combined ESWT (T1), and at long-term follow-up (T2), at least 10 months post-treatment (mean 26 months). Results: The mean age of the sample was 62.55 \u00b1 3.17 years. A marked prevalence of females was recorded (nine subjects, 81.8%). A significant improvement was observed in all outcome criteria both at short- and long-term follow-up after combined ESWT compared to baseline (p &lt; 0.05). Treatment success rates were 90.9% and 81.8% at T1 and T2, respectively. 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