Nasm - Cex - Muscle Testing - The Hip Complex - Gluteus Medius And Gluteus Maximus

Front 1

When assessing the Gluteus Maximus, what is the point position being tested?

Back 1

Hip extension, external rotation and abduction

Front 2

When assessing the Gluteus Maximus, what are the muscles being tested?

Back 2

1. Gluteus Maximus
2. Adductor magnus, hamstring complex, gluteus medius (posterior

Front 3

When assessing the Gluteus Maximus, what are the potentially overactive muscles being tested if strength is limited?

Back 3

1. Psoas, rectus femoris adductor longus, adductor brevis, pectineus
2. TFL, sartorius, gluteus minimus

Front 4

When assessing the Gluteus Maximus, how should be client be positioned?

Back 4

Prone with hip in extension and knee flexed...place thigh into slight external rotation and abduction

Front 5

When assessing the Gluteus Maximus, what are the movement impairments as demonstrated by the overhead squat assessment?

Back 5

Feet flattening, knees moving inward, and/or low back arching

Front 6

When assessing the Gluteus Medius, what is the point position being tested?

Back 6

Hip extension, external rotation, and abduction

Front 7

When assessing the Gluteus Medius, what are the muscles being tested?

Back 7

1. Gluteus medius
2, Gluteus minimus, Gluteus maximus (upper fibers), TFL

Front 8

When assessing the Gluteus Medius, what are the potentially overactive muscles being tested if strength is limited?

Back 8

1. Adductor brevis, adductor longus, pectineus, gracilis
2. TFL, gluteus, minimus, rectus femoris, psoas

Front 9

When assessing the Gluteus Medius, how should be client be positioned?

Back 9

Side lying with hip slightly extended and knee extended...thigh in slight external rotation and abduction

Front 10

When assessing the Gluteus Medius, what are the movement impairments as demonstrated by the overhead squat assessment?

Back 10

Feet flattening, knees moving inward, and/or low back arching