Quadricepsstrain ' The quadriceps are a large group of muscles in the front of the thigh that straighten out the knee, the opposite action from the hamstrings. Quadricepsstrain is a common injury in runners. Full article >>>
Quadricepscontusion A contusion is common in contact sports such as rugby, where it is caused by a direct blow. The injury used to be known as a 'Charley Horse.' It occurs when the muscle is crushed against the bone. Full article >>>
OSD is caused by the powerful thigh muscles -- the quadriceps -- pulling on the patellar tendon where it attaches to the tibia. OSD is frequently associated with growth spurts common in the early teenage years. Full article >>>
LEG LIFTS - An exercise designed to strengthen the quadricepsmuscles. The patient lies on their back and lifts one leg at a time with a slightly flexed kneejoint. Full article >>>
Rehabilitationexercises build strength and flexibility in the muscles on the front of the thigh (quadriceps) and strengthen and tighten the muscles in the back of the thigh (hamstring). You may use crutches for a short time. Full article >>>
Then, depending on your injury, the doctor may choose to begin early range-of-motion exercises or may choose to put the knee back in a splint for a few more weeks. You may have to do exercises for your quadriceps (thigh muscles above the knee) to ... Full article >>>
Conditions that cause the knee to be poorly aligned can contribute to extra stress on the kneecap. These include knock-knee, outward rotation of the lower leg, or inward rotation of the thighbone. Tight quadricepsmuscles can increase the pressure ... Full article >>>
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