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• Quadriceps Muscle Strains
• Meniscal Tears
• Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
• Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
• Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Tear
• Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Tears
• Anterior Knee Pain
• Patello-femoral Pain (Commonly Called Chondromalacia Patella)
• Patellar Tendinitis (Jumper's Knee)
• Knee Osteoarthritis
• Iliotibial Band Friction Syndrome (ITBS)
• Knee Replacement

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Quadriceps Muscle Strains

This injury is commonly the result of quick sprints or quick stops while running. With a muscle strain, there is localized tenderness or a “bulge” in the tender area of the thigh. The pain is aggravated by lifting the thigh (a straight leg raise), ascending/descending stairs, or getting up from a seated position.

Possible Treatments

• Aerobic/Endurance Exercise 
• Core Strengthening 
• Cryotherapy or Cold Therapy 
• Electrotherapeutic Modalities
• Gait or Walking Training 
• Heat Pack 
• Hip Active Range of Motion 
• Hip Joint Mobilization 
• Hip Passive Range of Motion 
• Hip Resistive Range of Motion 
• Isometric Exercise 
• Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation 
• Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) 
• Proprioception Exercises 
• Physical Agents
• Soft Tissue Mobilization 
• Stretching/Flexibility Exercise 

Possible Treatment Goals

• Improve Balance
• Improve ability to bear weight/stand on the leg(s)
• Decrease Risk of Reoccurrence
• Improve Fitness
• Improve Function
• Improve Muscle Strength and Power
• Increase Oxygen to Tissues
• Improve Proprioception
• Improve Range of Motion
• Self-care of Symptoms
• Improve Tolerance for Prolonged Activities

Additional Resources

• 3d Anatomy of the hip and pelvis

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