Best Practice Case Studies-Gluteus Medius Tendinopathy

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Jessica Endo, a physical therapist at Los Gatos Orthopaedic Sports Therapy, demonstrates testing and strengthening the gluteus medius. The test involves using a dynamometer on a patient in a side-lying position to assess torque and symmetry against the unaffected side. The aim is 85%-90% limb symmetry. Therapy starts with isometric exercises like bridging with a TheraBand and progresses to clamshell exercises. The final stage involves eccentric motion exercises like side-lying hip abduction to remodel the gluteus medius tendon. This comprehensive approach aids recovery and rehabilitation of hip stability.

Meta Tag

Concept Gluteus Medius

Concept Hand-Held Dynamometry

Concept Limb Symmetry

Concept Side-Lying Position

Concept Patient Positioning

Edition 2nd Edition

Related Case 2nd Edition, CASE 24

Topic Hip

Keywords

2nd Edition, CASE 24

2nd Edition

Hip

gluteus medius

physical therapy

hip stability

isometric exercises

rehabilitation

Hand-Held Dynamometry

Limb Symmetry

Side-Lying Position

Patient Positioning