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Physiotherapy clinic in Tambaram Are you Looking for Physiotherapy Treatment in Tambaram, Sunshine Super Speciality Physiotherapy Clinic, We Provide Electrotherapy, Exercise and Manual Therapy, Orthopedic, Neuro, Cardio, Pediatric, Sports and Geriatric Rehabilitation, Post Operative Physiotherapy Treatment, Fracture Rehabilitation, pain free movement. LOW BACK, HIP OR KNEE PAIN? CALF OR ACHILLES PROBLEMS? SACROILIAC JOINT PROBLEMS? PELVIS DYSFUNCTION? IT BAND SYNDROME? ⠀ TENSOR FASCIA LATAE (TFL) & ILIOTIBIAL BAND (ITB) ⠀ [CADAVER DISSECTION ANATOMY, FUNCTION & PATHOLOGY] ⠀ The TFL is part of the „Gluteal Region Muscle Group“ and is related to the gluteus maximus in function and structure its origin is at the ASIS then it runs distally/laterally to insert into the ITB, which attaches to the tibia (Video 1/2). ⠀ The ITB runs from the ilium proximally to the tibia, distally into the proximal anterolateral tibia (Gerdy’s tubercle) as well as into the head of the fibula (Video 3/4). It is actually a thickening laterally of the “fascia lata”, a fibrous fascial membrane that envelopes the entire thigh (Pics 8/9 ). ⠀ The TFL and the gluteus maximus attach distally into the ITB, so the ITB can be looked at as distal tendinous attachments of these muscles. ⠀ The TFL is a hip flexor, abductor, internal rotator and anteriorly rotates your pelvis. It works in conjunction with the gluteus maximus and ITB to stabilise the leg during the stance phase of walking and running. It also assists in keeping the balance of the pelvis while standing, walking, or running. ⠀ Any dysfucntion/weakness in the glutes means that the TFL needs to work proportionally harder. Gluteal inhibition is common, especially if you spend a lot of time sitting. Functionally it is part of the „Lateral Line“ and the „Spiral Line“ (@AnatomyTrainsOfficial Pic 10 ). ⠀ Overload of the TFL can lead to pain and tightness in the front of the hip. Very common is also pain and tightness in the outer part of the knee and into the ITB. This is most noticeable when walking or up and down stairs/hills. Other symptoms: knee and hip pain (especially outside), lower/upper back-, SIJ-, calf- and achilles problems. As the TFL pulls the head of the femur bone forwards, chronic increased tone is one of the prime causes of hip osteoarthritis and degeneration. ⠀ Short term treatment such as myofascial release and dry needling is very helpful, while long term building gluteal and core strength is critical to prevent a relapse. ⠀ #Physiotherapy #Osteopathy #TFL #Muscle #ITBand SUNSHINE ® SUPER SPECIALITY PHYSIOTHERAPY CLINIC - #DrParthiban #Sunshinephysioclinic.in #Physiotherapyclinicintambaram DR.M.P. PARTHIBAN.M.P.T (Ortho), Chief Orthopedic Physiotherapist, Call for Appointments: - 9345122177 East Tambaram, CHENNAI