In a mild strain, a torn muscle may feel slightly stiff but still flexible enough for use. A severe muscle strain is when the muscle is severely torn. This results in pain and very limited movement. The symptoms of mild-to-moderate muscle strains usually go away within a few weeks. More severe strains may take months to heal.
Closing thoughts: Gluteal Tendinopathy is a complex condition but one that can be treated with management of tendon loading and rehab of movement control. discussed staging of gluteal tendinopathy with Alison Grimaldi and she said it's easier to stage patellar and achilles tendinopathy as they have an inherently more simple structure and that load management is crucial at any stage in GT. The reactive stage is usually an acute response to excessive load.
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.