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  2. Quadriceps tendon rupture - Wikipedia

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    A quadriceps tendon rupture is a tear of the tendon that runs from the quadriceps muscle to the top of the knee cap. [1] Signs and symptoms

  3. Quadriceps tendon - Wikipedia

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    If the quadriceps tendon is completely torn, surgery will be required to regain function of the knee. [2] Without the quadriceps tendon, the knee cannot extend. Often, when the tendon is completely torn, part of the kneecap bone will break off with the tendon as well. [2] It can rupture resulting in quadriceps tendon rupture. [3]

  4. Anterior cruciate ligament injury - Wikipedia

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    Quadriceps dominance refers to a tendency of female athletes to preferentially use the quadriceps muscles to stabilize the knee joint. [17] Given that the quadriceps muscles work to pull the tibia forward, an overpowering contraction of the quadriceps can place strain on the ACL, increasing risk of injury. [citation needed]

  5. Tendon rupture - Wikipedia

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    Tendon rupture is a condition in which a tendon separates in whole or in part from tissue to which it is attached, or is itself torn or otherwise divided in whole or in part. [1] [2] Examples include: Achilles tendon rupture; Biceps tendon rupture; Anterior cruciate ligament injury; Biceps femoris tendon rupture and Quadriceps tendon rupture

  6. The Morning Stretch Routine Physical Therapists Wish ... - AOL

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    Benefits: A standing quad stretch loosens the quads and hip flexors, which “we absolutely want to hit in the morning since we’ve been curled up in a ball at night,” VanGampleare says. 8 ...

  7. Quadriceps - Wikipedia

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    The quadriceps femoris muscle (/ ˈ k w ɒ d r ɪ s ɛ p s ˈ f ɛ m ər ɪ s /, also called the quadriceps extensor, quadriceps or quads) is a large muscle group that includes the four prevailing muscles on the front of the thigh. It is the sole extensor muscle of the knee, forming a large fleshy mass which covers the front and sides of the femur.

  8. Vastus medialis - Wikipedia

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    Knee pain is thought to be primarily associated with specific quadriceps muscle weakness or fatigue, especially in the vastus medialis obliquus (VMO).It is known that fatigue can be caused by many different mechanisms, ranging from the accumulation of metabolites within muscle fibers to the generation of an inadequate motor command in the motor cortex. [4]

  9. Dwayne Johnson Shares Recovery Photos Detailing His ... - AOL

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    It takes a lot of work to be the biggest movie star. Dwayne Johnson shared a photo of himself resting and recovering, while reflecting on his long list of injuries. In his post, The Rock, who was ...