gluteus medius

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A key hip abductor muscle important for stability and preventing knee valgus.

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Knee anatomy, pain, & treatment | Peter Attia & Adam Cohen

Peter Attia MD

A key hip abductor muscle important for stability and preventing knee valgus.

Hip anatomy, pain, & treatment | Peter Attia & Adam Cohen

Peter Attia MD

A key hip abductor muscle that can be prone to tears and degeneration, often referred to as the 'rotator cuff of the hip'.

264 ‒ Hip, knee, ankle, and foot: common injuries, prevention, and treatment options

Peter Attia MD

The main abductor of the hip, considered the 'rotator cuff of the hip' alongside the gluteus minimus. Its weakness is implicated in many lower extremity injuries.

Lower limb exams | Peter Attia & Adam Cohen

Peter Attia MD

hip abductor muscle that is assessed for weakness or injury during single-leg stance tests.