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Glueus Minimus

Region

Origin & Insertion

['Origin: Outer surface of ilium (inferior to gluteus medius)', 'Insertion: Anterior surface of greater trochanter']

Synergistic Muscles

['Gluteus medius', 'TFL']

Joints

['Hip']

Primary Actions

['Hip abduction', 'Medial rotation']

Nerve & Spinal Segment

Superior gluteal nerve

Sacral plexus; L4–S1

Interesting

Deepest gluteal muscle. [Netter’s]

Reversal of Action

Lift pelvis from fixed femur during stance

Common Dysfunctions

Poor hip stability, pelvic imbalance

How to Stretch

Hip internal rotation with knee adduction.

Trigger Points

How to Strengthen

Single leg stance drills.

Concentric Action

Abduct and medially rotate hip

Applications:

Deep stabilizer, targeted in Trendelenburg gait correction

Eccentric Action

Control adduction of leg

Isotonic Action

Clamshells, lateral step-downs

Related Conditions

['Trendelenburg sign', 'Hip osteoarthritis']

Isometric Action

Maintain stance with level pelvis

Exercise Ideas

['Banded side steps', 'Side plank leg lifts', 'Lateral step-ups']

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