Hip Abductors

Original Editor - Lucinda hampton

Top Contributors - Lucinda hampton, Kim Jackson and Sehriban Ozmen  

Introduction

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.

1. The primary hip abductor muscles include the gluteus medius, gluteus minimus, and tensor fasciae latae.
2. The secondary hip abductors include the piriformis, sartorius, and superior fibers of the gluteus maximus.

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.

Function

The hip abductor muscles contribute to various actions, including pelvic stabilization during walking and running; abduction and rotation at the hip joint.

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.

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gluteus medius,

gluteus minimus, and

tensor fasciae latae.

The secondary hip abductors include the

piriformis,

sartorius, and

superior fibers of the gluteus maximus

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