Gluteus Medius Exercises (Activation) Course

Gluteus Medius Exercises (Activation) is organized by Brookbush Institute.

Course Description: 
This course describes gluteus medius exercises, commonly referred to as gluteus medius activation. Performing hip abduction exercises, with the addition of hip extension, hip external rotation, and tibial internal rotation can improve recruitment (isolation) of this important muscle. The gluteus medius is the primary abductor and frontal plane stabilizer of the hip. It is common to include these exercises in a program designed to address knee valgus (knees bow in); however, these exercises may also be recommended to reduce an asymmetrical weight shift, knee varus, feet turn out, and feet flatten (pes planus). Addressing these signs has been correlated with improving and reducing the risk of low back pain, hip pain, knee pain, ankle pain and foot pain, and improving sports performance. Movement professionals (personal trainers, physical therapists, athletic trainers, massage therapists, chiropractors, occupational therapists, etc.) should consider adding these exercises to their repertoire with the intent of improving patient/client outcomes from their integrated exercise programs and therapeutic (rehabilitation) interventions.

Behavioral Objectives
• Students will be prepared to pass a final exam by choosing from a list of potential answers to behavior-objective matched multiple-choice questions.
• Identify 2 movement impairments that may result from gluteus medius under-activity
• Interpret how at least 3 of the research studies cited have refined the selection, application and implementation of the techniques covered
• Given a patient scenario, integrate at least 4 of the techniques covered in class to a plan of care
• Deduce/synthesize a hypothesis regarding the effect this technique will have on outcome measures and the appropriate test for re-assessment.
• Design an intervention plan including these techniques with the intent of affecting an objectively measured functional outcome.
• Describe the functional benefits (including impact on performance, occupation or daily tasks) that may be expected from implementing the intervention plan.