The Vital Glutes: Connecting the Gait Cycle to Pain and Dysfunction [Paperbac...

Physical therapists and athletes will appreciate this thorough, illustrated
study of the oft-overlooked gluteal muscles and their connection to the
greater body In The Vital Glutes, author and respected bodywork specialist
John Gibbons looks at one of the most neglected areas of the body: the gluteal
muscles. He takes readers on a fascinating journey of enlightenment, teaching
us to recognize pain and dysfunctional patterns that arise from the
glutealmuscles. Gibbons addresses such questions as: Why do the gluteals
potentially cause pain and dysfunction in distant sites of the body? How does
the gait pattern contribute to pain and dysfunction? And, how can the
application of gluteal-specific Muscle Energy Techniques aid full-body well-
being? In addition, he provides step-by-step techniques to identify and
correct a number of impaired patterns as well as functional gluteal exercises
that promote recovery. With full color photographs and illustrations, the book
demonstrates how to perform functional assessment testing for the muscles of
posture that can become chronically tight—a principal causative factor in
dysfunctional glutes. Therapeutic techniques, including gluteal exercises,
show how to correct dysfunction and reduce pain. This book will be of great
value to physical therapists, athletes, and anyone interested in
bodywork.Table of Contents1. Putting the Maximus Back into Gluteus Maximus 2.
Muscle Imbalance and the Myofascial Slings 3. The Glutes and the Gait Cycle 4.
Leg length discrepancy (LLD), Over-Pronation and its effect on the Glutes5.
Functional Anatomy of the Gluteus Maximus (Gmax) 6. Functional Anatomy of the
Gluteus Medius (Gmed)7. Muscle Energy Techniques 8. The Antagonistic Cause -
the Vital Psoas, Rectus Femoris and Adductors 9. Gmax and Gmed Causing Knee
and Ankle Pain

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ North Atlantic Books; Illustrated edition (December 2, 2014)


• Language ‏ : ‎ English


• Paperback ‏ : ‎ 208 pages


• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1583948473


• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 77


• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.19 pounds


• Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.63 x 0.33 x 9.47 inches


• Best Sellers Rank: #211,005 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #91 in Physical Therapy (Books) #193 in Stretching Exercise & Fitness #252 in Exercise Injuries & Rehabilitation


• #91 in Physical Therapy (Books)

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