The Vital Glutes Connecting the Gait Cycles to Pain and Dysfunction

Physical therapists and athletes will appreciate this thorough, illustrated study of the oft-overlooked
gluteal muscles and their connection to the greater body
In The Vital Glutes, author and respected bodywork specialist John Gibbons looks at one of the most
neglected areas of the body: the gluteal muscles. He takes readers on a fascinating journey of
enlightenment, teaching us to recognize pain and dysfunctional patterns that arise from the
glutealmuscles .
Gibbons addresses such questions as: Why do the gluteals potentially cause pain and dysfunction in
distant sites of the body? How does the gait pattern contribute to pain and dysfunction? And, how can the
application of gluteal-specific Muscle Energy Techniques aid full-body well-being? In addition, he
provides step-by-step techniques to identify and correct a number of impaired patterns as well as
functional gluteal exercises that promote recovery .
With full color photographs and illustrations, the book demonstrates how to perform functional
assessment testing for the muscles of posture that can become chronically tight—a principal causative
factor in dysfunctional glutes. Therapeutic techniques, including gluteal exercises, show how to correct
dysfunction and reduce pain. This book will be of great value to physical therapists, athletes, and anyone
interested in bodywork