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 iliotibial band is actually a thick tendon-like portion of another muscle called the tensor fasciae latae. This band passes down the outside of the thigh and inserts just below the knee. The diagram to the right shows the anterior (front) view of the right thigh muscles. If you look towards the top left of the diagram, youâll see the tensor fasciae latae muscle. Follow the tendon of this muscle down and youâll see that it runs all the way to the knee. This thick band of tendon is the iliotibial band.