Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
What causes weak thigh, hamstring, and gluteal muscles in older people?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Natural history: Gait analysis studies show thigh (quad muscle) inhibition and weakness as we age. It is a natural cause of limping (or knee hyperextended walking), which aggravates the hamstring tendons. Exercises to retrain the quad muscles can help. These exercises include straight leg raises, exercise bicycle, and gentle stairclimbing. Forcing yourself not to limp will also help.
Answered 8/25/2014
5.7k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
I have lower back pain that sometimes feels like my muscles are ripping apart and sharp pain that also caused leg weakness what could this be?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Can poor foot/ankle flexibility cause me to think all my lower leg is weak. Nerve and muscle test clear. Podiatry cancelled me off books now still wek?
8 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
Does any part in the thoracic spine region cause muscle weakness in both arm and leg?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
What would cause a loss of range of motion in a hip? I am unable to abduct left hip. Upper leg muscles feel weak, leg feels "stuck" when i abduct.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
I go to pt for pfs. They said I have tight leg muscles and weak thigh muscles. Today she said I have slight scoliosis. Could this cause my pfs?
It a right thigh muscle twitch above my knee (going on a week) cause for concern? I have no leg weakness or other symptoms that I know of at all.
What would make a 1 year old have weak leg muscles?
Can weak leg muscles cause loss of balance?
What causes unilateral lower leg muscle weakness and atrophy?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
