What are Gluteus Medius and Minimus Tendon Tears? The gluteus maximus is the largest of the gluteal muscles, and it helps to extend your hips. Underneath the gluteus maximus is the gluteus medius, and beneath that is the gluteus minimus. As you move through the world, the three gluteal muscles support your hip, spine, and pelvis. Your gluteus medius and gluteus minimus, in particular, assist you in moving your hip into abduction, which is the action you would make if you were standing and moved your straight leg out to the side. They also help stabilise your hip, which is vital for all activities. A tendon is a muscle fibre that connects the muscle to the bone. In the case of the gluteus medius, for example, the tendon connects the muscle to its insertion, a bony piece of your femur (thigh bone) known as the greater trochanter. When these muscles are stressed over time, it can cause tears along the tendon. Learn more about the types, common causes and symptoms, and how Preston physiotherapy can help with the treatment of gluteus medius and minimus tendon tears. #AustralianSportsPhysiotherapyPreston #PrestonPhysiotherapy #PrestonPhysioClinic #GluteusMedius #MinimusTendonTears #PhysioForGluteusTears #PhysioForMinimusTendonTears #GlutealMuscles #HipPhysiotherapyPreston #HipPhysioClinic #PhysiotherapistForHipInjuries