Gluteal Muscles
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Gluteus minimus muscle: Anatomy, Origin, Insertion, Function, Exercises

Introduction The gluteus minimus muscle is the small triangular muscle located deep in the posterior region of the hip, spanning from the gluteal surface of the ilium to the proximal end of the femur. It belongs to the group of gluteal muscles, along with the gluteus maximus, gluteus medius & tensor fascia lata. The Gluteus…

Back muscles
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Back muscles Anatomy, Function, Exercise

What are the back muscles? The back muscles are the main structural support for the trunk (torso). These muscles help you move the body, including the head, neck, shoulders, arms & legs. The back muscles work together to allow you to bend over, twist, turn the head & extend the back. These muscles also help…

Hamstring Pain
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Proximal Hamstring tendinopathy

What is Proximal hamstring tendinopathy? Proximal hamstring tendinopathy is the inflammation within the hamstring tendon, which is located on the outside of the back of the knee. Proximal hamstring tendinopathy is sometimes known as proximal hamstring tendonitis. Physiotherapy is an important treatment for proximal hamstring tendinopathy. The hamstring muscle in the leg has a tendon…

Gluteus maximus muscle: Anatomy, Origin, Insertion, Function, Exercises
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Gluteus maximus muscle: Anatomy, Origin, Insertion, Function, Exercises

Introduction The Gluteus Maximus Muscle is the largest and heaviest muscle in the body. It is the most superficial of all the gluteal muscles that are located at the back side of the hip joint. It is the largest muscle at the hip, representing 16% of the total cross-sectional area. Gluteus Maximus’s size allows it…

Intersection syndrome of the foot
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Intersection syndrome of the foot

Introduction of intersection syndrome of the foot The case of “intersection syndrome” of the foot with marked fibrosis of an intersection between a flexor hallucis longus as well as the flexor digitorum longus tendons is reported and the flexor digitorum longus tendon, as well as the fibrous interconnection, was extended proximally.This condition is happen in…