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Gluteus Medius

Region

Origin & Insertion

['Origin: Outer surface of ilium', 'Insertion: Lateral surface of greater trochanter of femur']

Synergistic Muscles

['Gluteus minimus', 'TFL']

Joints

['Hip']

Primary Actions

['Hip abduction', 'Medial rotation (anterior fibers)', 'Lateral rotation (posterior fibers)']

Nerve & Spinal Segment

Superior gluteal nerve

Sacral plexus; L4–S1

Interesting

Primary pelvic stabilizer during gait. [Moore’s]

Reversal of Action

Pelvis stabilization over stance leg

Common Dysfunctions

Hip drop during gait (Trendelenburg), lateral hip pain

How to Stretch

Cross-legged forward fold stretch.

Trigger Points

How to Strengthen

Side-lying lifts, band walks.

Concentric Action

Abduct hip

Applications:

Most important muscle in gait stability and hip control

Eccentric Action

Lower leg from abducted position

Isotonic Action

Side-lying leg lifts, band walks

Related Conditions

['Trendelenburg gait', 'Hip bursitis']

Isometric Action

Hold single-leg stance or clam shell

Exercise Ideas

['Clamshells', 'Side-lying abduction', 'Monster walks']

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