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The hip abductor muscles stabilize the hip within the frontal plane during the single-limb support phase of walking. High demand is placed on the hip abductors occurs with walking. eg The right abductor muscles must work when the right leg is in the single-limb support phase of gait, as the left limb is swinging forward. The right hip abductors must supply an adequate contraction force to keep the pelvis from dropping down to the L. Weakness of these muscles results in an unstable pelvis while walking or while attempting to stand on one leg<ref name=":0" />. | The hip abductor muscles stabilize the hip within the frontal plane during the single-limb support phase of walking. High demand is placed on the hip abductors occurs with walking. eg The right abductor muscles must work when the right leg is in the single-limb support phase of gait, as the left limb is swinging forward. The right hip abductors must supply an adequate contraction force to keep the pelvis from dropping down to the L. Weakness of these muscles results in an unstable pelvis while walking or while attempting to stand on one leg<ref name=":0" />. | ||
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[[Gluteus Medius|gluteus medius]], | |||
[[Gluteus Minimus|gluteus minimus]], and | |||
[[Tensor Fascia Lata|tensor fasciae latae]]. | |||
The secondary hip abductors include the | |||
[[piriformis]], | |||
[[sartorius]], and | |||
superior fibers of the [[Gluteus Maximus|gluteus maximus]] | |||
== Resources == | == Resources == | ||
Revision as of 01:50, 22 January 2022
Original Editor - Lucinda hampton
Top Contributors - Lucinda hampton, Kim Jackson and Sehriban Ozmen
Introduction[edit | edit source]
Hip abduction is the movement of the leg away from the midline of the body. This action is used daily eg when we step to the side, get out of bed; get out of the car. We also use it in walking to stop unsupported leg in walking falling "into space".
The Hip abductor muscle group are located laterally on the thigh are the hip abductors.
- The primary hip abductor muscles include the gluteus medius, gluteus minimus, and tensor fasciae latae.
- The secondary hip abductors include the piriformis, sartorius, and superior fibers of the gluteus maximus.[1]
Many hip and knee problems arise due to weal hip abductors. Hip abduction strengthening exercises help to prevent and treat pain in the hips and knees[2].
Function[edit | edit source]
The hip abductor muscles contribute to various actions, including pelvic stabilization during walking and running; abduction and rotation at the hip joint[3].
The hip abductor muscles stabilize the hip within the frontal plane during the single-limb support phase of walking. High demand is placed on the hip abductors occurs with walking. eg The right abductor muscles must work when the right leg is in the single-limb support phase of gait, as the left limb is swinging forward. The right hip abductors must supply an adequate contraction force to keep the pelvis from dropping down to the L. Weakness of these muscles results in an unstable pelvis while walking or while attempting to stand on one leg[1].
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gluteus minimus, and
The secondary hip abductors include the
sartorius, and
superior fibers of the gluteus maximus
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References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Mansfield PJ, Neumann DA. Essentials of kinesiology for the physical therapist assistant e-book. Elsevier Health Sciences; 2018 Oct 23.Available: https://www.sciencedirect.com/book/9780323544986/essentials-of-kinesiology-for-the-physical-therapist-assistant(accessed 21.1.2022)
- ↑ Healthline The Benefits and Effectiveness of Hip Abduction Exercises Available:https://www.healthline.com/health/fitness-exercise/hip-abduction#TOC_TITLE_HDR_1 (accessed 22.1.2022)
- ↑ Ganderton C, Pizzari T, Harle T, Cook J, Semciw A. Gluteus medius, gluteus minimus and tensor fascia latae are overactive during gait in post-menopausal women with greater trochanteric pain syndrome. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport. 2017 Jan 1;20:e72.Available: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/51823221_A_review_of_the_anatomy_of_the_hip_abductor_muscles_gluteus_medius_gluteus_minimus_and_tensor_fascia_lata(accessed 22.1.2022)
