Best Exercises for Hip Abduction These next two blogs will be about two of the best exercises for gluteus medius. The first exercise we will introduce is simple (with a couple of caveats we discuss below), but research has shown it to be very effective. We can abduct...
The importance of your butt! We have previously discussed how important hip extension is to the runner, and that it should primarily be produced by the gluteus maximus muscle. So, why am I writing another article about the importance of the butt?! Haven’t we already...
The Importance of Good Hip Extension Efficient Hip Movement This past month saw the world’s best compete in the Track and Field World Championship, and I enjoyed watching some great performances. I enjoy the drama of the races, but I also enjoy analyzing the...
How much pain is too much when I exercise? Last post we discussed the evidence on Kinesiotape and saw that it is not currently an evidence-based treatment versus regular athletic tape. It led to a couple of questions that we will discuss in this post: Should I still...
Piriformis Syndrome – a real pain in the butt? Piriformis Syndrome – a real pain in the butt? Before we even discuss what this syndrome is, we should first consider the basic anatomy and function of the piriformis muscle. The piriformis is a small muscle...
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