Canadian work patterns have changed. People are now entering the workforce at a later age and the Forces also faced a shrinking youth population, the traditional recruiting base. In 1981 the average age of a CF recruit was 20, in 1999 it was 23 and in 2002 it climbed to 24.5.
Signs and Symptoms of Gluteus Medius Tear. Some of the symptoms which indicate a tear of the Gluteus Medius Muscle are: You will feel pain in the lower back along the belt line area. You may also experience symptoms of hip and buttock pain due to Gluteus Medius Tear.
Gluteus Medius/Minimus Tear Treatment Non-Surgical For Grade 1 tears, conservative measures will be prescribed to treat the injury, such as using ice and anti-inflammatory drugs to reduce pain and inflammation.