Tag Archives: glute medius

Ten mistakes I see on a weekly basis – A look at what to do with an injury.

Posted on 10/12/2016 by sbrsport

Each week at SBR is different, in that each person that we work with is unique, and yet, each week is the same, in that there are mistakes that I see being repeated on a regular basis when looking after people. … Continue reading →

Posted in Injury File | Tagged cortisone, glute medius, glutes, injury, rehab, running shoes | Comments Off

Patella Femoral Pain Syndrome and Acupuncture.

Posted on 17/07/2016 by sbrsport

I have written about Patella Femoral Pain Syndrome before, but I want to re-address the condition here, due to some really cool new insights. This is a brief video (2 min 51 sec) that will help you visualise the problem … Continue reading →

Posted in Injury File, Running | Tagged acupuncture, glute medius, injury, knee, patella femoral pain syndrome, PFPS., running | 1 Comment

Pronation: Cause and effect.

Posted on 11/03/2016 by sbrsport

Pronation: Cause and effect. Pronation is an inward turning of the ankle that takes place when a person runs or walks. The drawing below is of a person’s right foot. You can see how the foot drops inward- that is … Continue reading →

Posted in Injury File, Running | Tagged Asics, brooks, calf, glute medius, hip pain, plantar fasciitis, pronation, runner, running | 4 Comments

A Look at your Ribs.

Posted on 27/10/2015 by sbrsport

The next two blogs are going to be dedicated to the process of breathing. So, let’s kick off and look at your ribs. I want to keep this blog relatively simple, while bringing about an appreciation for your ribs. The basics. … Continue reading →

Posted in Injury File, Running, Trigger Points & Massage | Tagged breathing, glute medius, heart, lateral line, rectus abdominus, ribs | 1 Comment

The Quadratus Lumborum – know your muscles series.

Posted on 02/06/2015 by sbrsport

The Quadratus Lumborum has its origin on the medial or inside part of the 12th rib. It inserts on the posterior crest of the ilium. If you put your hands on your hips, your thumbs while resting on top of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Injury File, Running | Tagged glute medius, massage, QL, Quadratus lumborum, spine | 2 Comments

Injuries, Kinetic Chains and Weakest Links

Posted on 17/07/2014 by sbrsport

I want you to imagine a packer at a supermarket. In front of him is a trolley filled with tins of jam. His job is to lift each tin and place it on a shelf that is roughly at shoulder … Continue reading →

Posted in Cycling & Bike Setup., Injury File, Running, Swimming. | Tagged glute medius, heel strike, hip flexors, injury., kinetic chain, muscles, Quadratus lumborum, shin spints | Comments Off

Planking and injury prevention.

Posted on 20/10/2013 by sbrsport

We work with a number of runners, cyclists and swimmers. A number of them will pick up an injury at some stage or another. One of the most common causes for injuries is a weak core. The words, ‘Core muscles’ … Continue reading →

Posted in Injury File, Trigger Points & Massage | Tagged core strength, glute medius, injury prevention, lower back pain, planking, pronation, shin splints, side plank | Comments Off

Weak Glute Medius Muscles and a Chain Reaction.

Posted on 25/11/2012 by sbrsport

A weak Glute Medius muscle will cause all sorts of problems. Here is why – Where is the Gluteus Medius Muscle? The muscle an upper anterior buttock muscle that originates from the section of the pelvic bone known as the … Continue reading →

Posted in Injury File, Running | Tagged glute medius, Gluteus Medius, Hip hike, injury., ITB, lower back pain, massage therapist sunninghill, plantar fasciitis, runners leg assessment., shin splints | 27 Comments