Hip replacement surgery relieves pain for hundreds of thousands of people each year.  However, some are disappointed because of persistent…

Hip pain occurs in 1 of every 4 women over the age of 50.  Many men also experience annoying hip…

In the U.S., more than 600,000 people undergo total knee replacement surgery each year. This number is expected to rise…

Hip stiffness leads to many painful conditions in and around your hip.  In older adults, limited hip mobility is associated…

The gluteus maximus is the most powerful hip extensor.  This is important for functional activities performed in one plane such…

The gluteus maximus is the largest muscle of the hip and buttock.  It helps you maintain an erect standing posture…

Athletes are required to perform explosive powerful movements during sport.  The hip muscles, including the gluteus medius, help generate and…

More than 1 in 4 adults, 65 years and older, fall each year.  Falling once doubles your chances of falling…

The primary role of the gluteus medius is to stabilize and control movement of your pelvis during weight bearing activities. …

In a previous article, we discussed the importance of the gluteus medius muscle in controlling lower extremity alignment during the…