Chapter 12. Application of Changing Criterion Design. Limitations of the Study One limitation of the study was gender bias. It was noted in the study that there are more overweight girls than boys, yet the authors included only boys in the study. Therefore, the findings may not be generalizable to the general population.
Anatomy and supply. The gluteus maximus muscle builds the most superficial layer of the dorsal gluteal musculature and thus forms the surface anatomy of the gluteal region.
Pain in the gluteus maximus muscle may be caused by muscle strain, a gluteal tear or a type of nerve pain called sciatica.he treatment is different depending on the cause and the severity of the gluteal injury. A mild to moderate gluteus maximus strain can be treated like any other muscle strain injury. If pain and swelling occurs, ice can be used to reduce the swelling.