Glutes: Controversy and Corrective Exercise

Description

You’ve heard it before: Everyone has weak glutes and short hip flexors. However, this concept is largely based upon industry myth rather than reality. During this course, you’ll discover the most common reason clients present with low-back, hip, and knee issues. You’ll discover how common industry strategies for strengthening the glutes are actually contributing to as many issues as they’re supposed to be helping. Additionally, you’ll learn how to determine whether you need to stretch or strengthen the glutes, while discovering a strategy for improving both hip and low-back function.

Learning Objectives

• Describe the functional anatomy of the gluteal complex.
  
• Define the function of the hip labrum and the impact of labral tears on hip stability.
  
• Summarize the activities and strategies that lead to femoracetabular impingement and osteoarthritic changes of the hip.
  
• Assess and identify suboptimal habits that contribute to common hip issues.
  
• Discuss the most effective corrective exercises to improve gluteal activation and restore optimal hip function.
  

Course Procedure

1. Enroll in the course.
2. View the course content.
3. Take the test. (You must score 80% to pass. If you do not pass, you may retake the test.)
4. Print your certificate of completion.

Course Content