10/07/2023
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๐Gluteus Medius (GM) is typically recognized for its action an an abductor of the hip joint. However, in closed-chain scenarios (foot fixed to the ground), GM also helps control the proximal lower quarter, including the pelvis, spine and knee.
๐Because GM is a hip abductor and operates in the frontal plane of motion, it is also intimately involved in controlling other aspects of the kinetic chain that move in the frontal plane. For instance, a lack of GM control can contribute to not only medial knee collapse (hip adduction), but also to contralateral pelvic drop (shown in this image) and lateral bending of the trunk.
๐ง A lack of control at the hip, pelvis or trunk could be associated with the development of knee, hip or lumbar region pain or, depending on the activity, increase oneโs risk of suffering certain injuries like ACL and MCL tears.
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Stay tuned for my next two posts, which will show exercises and soft tissue mobilization techniques for gluteus medius.
