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.
Some of the symptoms which indicate a tear of the Gluteus Medius Muscle are: 1  You will feel pain in the lower back along the belt line area. 2  You may also experience symptoms of hip and buttock pain due to Gluteus Medius Tear. 3  The pain that you experience may radiate down the legs from the outer part of the leg to the inner part.
At times, this bursa can become inflamed, leading to significant pain over the side of the hip. Trochanteric bursitis can occur from direct pressure, after injury or with overuse, but is also linked to tears of the gluteus medius. The gluteus medius is one of the key muscles surrounding the hip. This muscle starts in the buttock and attaches at the greater trochanter, on the side of the hip. Activation of the gluteus medius allows us to lift our leg to the side (abduct). Tendonitis or tears of the gluteus medius can occur after injury or with long-term wear and tear. These tears generally cause pain and weakness on the side of the hip (not the groin). The iliotibial band is a stiff band of tissue that runs along the outside or lateral part of the leg from hip to knee.