![]() The therapist flexes the right hip and knee to end range of motion. Passive Stretch: This is done on the mat in supine position, with the left leg in neutral. However it is good to stretch muscles bilaterally (both sides). As always we will consider right sided stretch for ease of understanding. These are similar to piriformis stretches. Here are ways to stretch the gluteal muscles. It is good to explore the span of the muscle and stretch as tightness is encountered. Since the gluteal muscles are fan-shaped covering a wide area, stretching them is not done in one fixed position, albeit it varies from person to person, and also the same individual may experience stretch at more than one angle. The gluteus medius is an important hip abductor, especially during walking, as it prevents the pelvis from dipping when the contralateral leg is in swing phase. The gluteus maximus being a one-joint muscle, functions only as extensor at the hip joint. The gluteus maximus and hamstrings are the major hip extensors. ![]() The gluteus minimus originates between the anterior and inferior gluteal lines on the ilium and inserts with the gluteus medius on the greater trochanter of femur.It inserts into the greater trochanter of femur. The gluteus medius originates between the anterior and posterior gluteal lines on the ilium and completely covers the deeper gluteus minimus.i) majority of fibers insert into the iliotibial band after passing over the greater trochanter (here it is protected by a bursa between the tendon and bone), ii) the rest of the fibers insert into the gluteal tuberosity on the femur.The gluteus maximus originates from the posterior gluteal line (on ilium), the iliac crest, the sacrum, coccyx, the sacrotuberous ligament, and lumbodorsal fascia.There are three gluteal muscles, the deepest being the gluteus minimus, next the gluteus medius and gluteal maximus being the most superficial muscle. Getting back to the lower extremity stretches, gluteal stretch is the last in the series. Last week was a deviation from the stretch posts and diving into yoga in healthy living.
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