An Effective Method of Retraining Gluteus Maximus Control

An Effective Method of Retraining Gluteus Maximus Control

This is an easy and practical method of initially retraining the gluteus maximus timing and motor control.

Step #1: In step standing, ask the patient to slowly contract the buttock on the side of the weight-bearing lower extremity.

Step #2: Ask the patient to self-palpate his or her own buttock muscle and look for a slow and controlled contraction.

Step #3: Ask the patient to slowly release the contraction and once again look for a slow and controlled contraction.

Step #4: Ask the patient to now contract the buttock to 100% maximum voluntary contraction.

Step #5: Ask the patient to now drop to 75% contraction, hold for 5 seconds, then to 50% contraction and hold for 5 seconds, then to 25% contraction and hold for 5 seconds, then to fully let go.

Step #6: Ask the patient to slowly contract to 25%, 50%, 75% and 100% again.

Step #7: Repeat the process 5-10 times 5-8 times per day.

Note #1: This exercise may seem easy but it is quite challenging / �??impossible�?? for those presenting with signs and symptoms of hip OA.

Note #2: This is a highly effective exercise, which can dramatically help patients presenting with hip pain related to OA.

Note #3: I have no scientific clinical study to back up the gluteus maximus evaluation and training reviewed here�?�only personal clinical experience and a number of anecdotal cases!

Posted on: October 15, 2004

Categories: Hip