Gluteal muscle contracture (GMC) is a condition characterized by the shortening and tightening of the gluteal muscles, leading to restricted movement and discomfort. This condition can arise from ...

Subjects were thoroughly screened and had magnetic resonance imaging of their hamstring muscles to exclude local pathology. The inclusion criterion was reproduction of recognisable posterior thigh ...

In such a posture, the buttocks muscles are not engaged, potentially leading to back pain, particularly in the lumbar region.