06/04/2026
Hip Abductor Function – Quick Clinical Check
Which muscle is the primary abductor of the hip during gait stabilization?
A) Gluteus maximus
B) Gluteus medius
C) Iliopsoas
D) Adductor longus
The gluteus medius is the key hip abductor responsible for pelvic stability during single-leg stance in gait. Weakness leads to Trendelenburg sign, compensatory patterns, low back pain, and increased risk of knee and hip pathology.
gluteus medius function, primary hip abductor, hip abduction during gait, glute med gait stabilization, Trendelenburg sign muscle, hip abductor strengtheningIn your practice:
How do you assess gluteus medius strength clinically?
What’s your preferred activation or strengthening protocol?
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