Objective To provide evidence for the existence of 6 myofascial meridians proposed by
Myers based on anatomic dissection studies. Data Sources Relevant articles published …

Background: The gluteus medius (GMed) and gluteus minimus (GMin) muscle segments
demonstrate different responses to pathology and ageing, hence it is important in …

Running is a popular sport and recreational physical activity worldwide. Musculoskeletal
injuries in runners are common and may be attributed to the inability to control pelvic …

Background Shoe mileage is an important factor that may influence the risk of sustaining
injuries during walking. The aims of this study were to examine the effects of shoe mileage …

Resistance training has been widely recommended as a strategy to enhance the functional
autonomy and quality of life in older individuals. Among the variables that comprise a …

Objective To synthesise and evaluate the current evidence investigating muscle size and
composition in non-inflammatory articular hip pathology. Methods A systematic review of five …

Abductor tendon lesions and insertional tendinopathy are the most common causes of
lateral thigh pain. Gluteal tendon pathology is more prevalent in women and frequency …

Gluteus minimus is believed to consist of two structurally and functionally unique segments
(anterior and posterior); however there is a lack of electromyography (EMG) research that …

Background Dry needling (DN) in active myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) is effective to
reduce pain, increase range of motion (ROM) and improve physical function in different …

Background To improve the goal-directedness of strength exercises for patients with knee
osteoarthritis (KOA), physical rehabilitation specialists need to know which muscle-groups …