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 tendon tears are classified based on % of tear or clock position or area of trochanter exposed or severity of tear. Grade 1 gluteus medius tear 1 â Mild tear: Based on percentage of tendon torn, in grade 1, 0-25% of the tendon is torn which will cause pain and inflammation. Grade 2 gluteus medius tear â Moderate: The gluteus medius tedon is torn 26-50%. Causes pain, inflammation and weakness of abduction.