07 Dec Struggling to sprint to the goal when you need to in your game because of a quadriceps strain ,

Perhaps you find yourself unable to jump to shoot a basketball  because
of a “corked thigh”

The quadriceps are the group of muscles at the front of your thighs. They work to straighten the knee and bend the hip.

Quadriceps injuries are a common sports injury, and can happen regularly in contact sports such as rugby, soccer, basketball, and netball because of the dynamic and high collision nature of the sport.

A common injury of the quadriceps is a contusion, also known as a “corked thigh”. This is caused by a direct blow to the front of your leg, resulting in damage to the blood vessels and bleeding. The inflammation of the surrounding muscle causes pain.

Quadriceps strains  are another common Injury that occur as a consequence of repetitive overuse, causing inflammation of the muscle fibres and sometimes a micro tearsin the muscle belly.

Symptoms of a quadriceps injury often include:
-Pain at the front of the thigh
-Difficulty walking
-Swelling
-Bruising
-Difficulty bending and straightening the knee

Luckily, Physiotherapy can help in the management of quadriceps injuries by helping improving blood flow to improve soft tissue healing, release muscle tension, strengthen your quadriceps and improve your running form to prevent future recurrence. 
It is so important that you do not take quadriceps injuries lightly because it will affect your performance on the sporting field.

To seek help for your quadriceps pain and get back to peak performance, ring My Favourite Physio on (02) 9790 4233 today and speak to one of our Expert Physiotherapists today!

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