It is important to assess the level of obesity by BMI, distribution of weight (waist circumference), and the extent of co-morbidity, in order to provide effective treatment and assess level of disease risk (Table 3). 7,11,12 Patient engagement as a central agent in management is fundamental.
Muscular sheath â forms a sheath for the tensor fascia lata muscle. Tensor Fascia Lata (TFL) The tensor fascia lata is a gluteal muscle that acts as a flexor, abductor and internal rotator of the hip. Its nomenclature however, is derived from its additional role in tensing the fascia lata. The muscle originates from the iliac crest, and descends down the superolateral thigh.
The muscles provide dynamic. support to the joint and occur in three planes: the iliopsoas in the front, the tensor fascia lata. on the side and the gluteus muscles on the. back of the hip joint. When someone comes in with hip pain, the. problem can be in any of these areas, and.