Gluteal muscle activity during running in asymptomatic people

Constant Resistance During Proportional Speed Provoked Higher Lower Limb Proximal Musculature Recruitment than Distal Musculature in Young Healthy Adults

“…The results showed that using the XPO trainer can have a positive effect on neuromuscular recruitment speed and peak muscle activation [9]. This study emphasizes the impact of RT on the neuromuscular activation of the gluteus medius (GMed) and gluteus maximus (GMax) based on the importance of these muscles for proper gait and balance [10]. Nunes [10] tested the activation of the GMed and gluteus minimus while walking and running in asymptomatic, physically active individuals and found that the GMed was at its peak activation during the stance phase of gait.…”

“…From this, we can infer that while utilizing such an RT sled, the hip musculature has both pushing and stability roles. As Nunes et al, [10] discussed, strong hip musculature, specifically the GMax and GMed, are necessary to stabilize the pelvis and hip while controlling lower limb movements, such as running and other weight-bearing activities. A previous study by Powers [14] showed that the hip muscles that maintain a level pelvis in the frontal plane play an important role in stabilization, which is important because if GMax and GMed do not activate higher than the GA and TA, it would be difficult to elicit forward progression during gait.…”

“…This study emphasizes the impact of RT on the neuromuscular activation of the gluteus medius (GMed) and gluteus maximus (GMax) based on the importance of these muscles for proper gait and balance [10]. Nunes [10] tested the activation of the GMed and gluteus minimus while walking and running in asymptomatic, physically active individuals and found that the GMed was at its peak activation during the stance phase of gait. The timing of this peak activation emphasizes the critical role of the GMed in the stabilization of the pelvis, which is vital in weightbearing activities to have proper body mechanics [10].…”

“…Nunes [10] tested the activation of the GMed and gluteus minimus while walking and running in asymptomatic, physically active individuals and found that the GMed was at its peak activation during the stance phase of gait. The timing of this peak activation emphasizes the critical role of the GMed in the stabilization of the pelvis, which is vital in weightbearing activities to have proper body mechanics [10]. The GMed was also found to have delayed and shorter activation if the individual also experienced patellofemoral pain; this delay in activation of the GMed caused greater hip adduction, while the delay in GMax caused greater hip internal rotation while running [11].…”

Prehabilitation for Recreational Runners: Motivators, Influencers, and Barriers to Injury Prevention Strategies for Running-Related Injury

“…The role of hip muscles during gait is complex and not solely reliant on just the gluteal muscles. 27 However, Gluteus Medius is most active during the stance phase of running, 28,29 and as greater contralateral pelvic drop was found to be the most reliable variable to predict injured runners 30 targeting this in exercise programmes has been suggested to reduce likelihood of RRI. 28 Having variations of exercises and explanations for why an exercise was introduced was also reported by participants as important to help engagement.…”