title: Comparison of the activity of the gluteus medius according to the angles of inclination of a treadmill with vertical load.
abstract: [Purpose] The purpose of this study was to compare the muscle activity of the gluteus medius according to treadmill inclination during gait with a vertical load on a treadmill. [Methods] Sixteen healthy subjects were recruited for this study. The subjects walked on a treadmill at inclination angles of 0, 5, and 10 degrees. [Results] Muscle activity of the gluteus medius increased at 5° compared to 0° treadmill inclination, though the difference was not significant. On the other hand, gluteus medius muscle activity significantly decreased in treadmill walking at an inclination of 10° compared to 5°. [Conclusion] Selective strengthening exercises using a 5° treadmill angle could be useful for patients experiencing gluteus medius weakness.
authors.affiliation: Department of Physical Therapy, Graduate School of Daegu University, Republic of Korea.
authors.forename: Da-Eun
authors.initials: DE
authors.lastname: Jeong
authors.affiliation: Department of Physical Therapy, Gimhae College, Republic of Korea.
authors.forename: Su-Kyoung
authors.initials: SK
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.affiliation: Department of Physical Therapy, Daegu University, Republic of Korea.
authors.forename: Kyoung
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Kim
keywords: Gait; Gluteus medius; Vertical load