Treating the Tensor Fasciae Latae (TFL)

Pain from these trigger points is often experienced at the level of the greater trochanter of the hip joint. The pain is almost always more intense when walking or running.

Stuart Hinds - Kinesio Taping for TFL Trigger Points

Tensor Fasciae Latae - Common Trigger Point Site

Referred Pain

Pain is also commonly referred down the lateral thigh and to the knee. In many cases the pain will be referred to the knee only.

Latin: Tendere = "to stretch"; Fasciae = "of the band"; Latae = "broad"

The tensor fasciae latae muscle lies anterior to the gluteus maximus, on the lateral side of the hip.

Origin

Anterior part of outer lip of iliac crest, and outer surface of ASIS.

Insertion

Joins the IT tract just below level of greater trochanter.

Action

Flexes, abducts, and medially rotates the hip joint.

Tenses fascia lata, thus stabilizing the knee joint.

Redirects rotational forces produced by gluteus maximus.

Nerve

Superior gluteal nerve, L4, 5, S1. 

Basic Functional Movement

Example: Walking.

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