The deep hip flexors are active at the bottom of a deep squat
Deep hip flexor activity in a deep squat may serve to assist in controlling pelvic position, COM & femoral head centering
Read MoreDeep hip flexor activity increases at end stance phase and peaks in early swing
Increased activity in advance of peak hip extension is consistent with a role in anterior hip stability
Read MoreDeep Gluteal Syndrome Fibrous band entrapment of the Sciatic Nerve
Strong compressive or adhesive fibrous bands in the deep gluteal space may cause sciatic neuralgia
Read MoreDeep Gluteal Syndrome Entrapment Zone 3 Ischial Tunnel
The sciatic nerve can be irritated as it transits the ischial tunnel – the soft tissue corridor between the ischium and proximal femur
Read MoreDeep Gluteal Syndrome Entrapment Zone 2 Gemelli-OI Interface
The sciatic nerve can be irritated at its interface with the gemelli-obturator internus, as it transits across the posterior hip
Read MoreDeep Gluteal Syndrome Entrapment Zone 1 Sciatic Notch – Piriformis
The sciatic nerve can be irritated at its interface with the piriformis, as it emerges through the greater sciatic foramen
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