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  2. Greater trochanteric pain syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Greater trochanteric pain syndrome (GTPS), a form of bursitis, is inflammation of the trochanteric bursa, a part of the hip. This bursa is at the top, outer side of the femur, between the insertion of the gluteus medius and gluteus minimus muscles into the greater trochanter of the femur and the femoral shaft. It has the function, in common ...

  3. Snapping hip syndrome - Wikipedia

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    The more common lateral extra-articular type of snapping hip syndrome occurs when the iliotibial band, tensor fasciae latae, or gluteus medius tendon slides back and forth across the greater trochanter. This normal action becomes a snapping hip syndrome when one of these connective tissue bands thickens and catches with motion.

  4. Greater trochanter - Wikipedia

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    The greater trochanter of the femur is a large, irregular, quadrilateral eminence and a part of the skeletal system. It is directed lateral and medially and slightly posterior. In the adult it is about 2–4 cm lower than the femoral head. [1] Because the pelvic outlet in the female is larger than in the male, there is a greater distance ...

  5. Amplified musculoskeletal pain syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Myofascial pain syndrome, idiopathic chronic pain, degenerative disc disease, lordosis, [1] Greater trochanteric pain syndrome: Management: Aerobic exercise, message therapy to desensitize physical contact, occupational therapy, physical therapy, psychotherapy, medication (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors), [8] procedures and injections ...

  6. Piriformis muscle - Wikipedia

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    The piriformis muscle has its origin upon the front surface of the sacrum, and inserts onto the greater trochanter of the femur. Depending upon the given position of the leg, it acts either as external (lateral) rotator of the thigh or as abductor of the thigh. It is innervated by the piriformis nerve.

  7. 5 Core Exercises Women Should Do Every Day for a Lean ... - AOL

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    Sturm and Garcia break down their top-recommended daily core exercises for women to build strength and reap all the benefits of a tight midsection. 1. Planks. Shutterstock

  8. Coxa vara - Wikipedia

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    In early skeletal development, a common physis serves the greater trochanter and the capital femoral epiphysis. This physis divides as growth continues in a balance that favors the capital epiphysis and creates a normal neck shaft angle (angle between the femoral shaft and the neck). The corresponding angle at maturity is 135 ± 7 degrees.

  9. 10 Best Exercises for Women Over 50 To Live Longer

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    We spoke with Rachel MacPherson, an ACE-certified personal trainer with Garage Gym Reviews, who shares a list of the 10 best exercises for women over 50 to live longer, more vibrant lives. 1 ...