Quad & Hamstring Strains

TYPE OF INJURIES

ACL, MCL, LCL Sprain Ankle Sprain Chondromalacia Cold Therapy Elbow Sprain General Knee Pain Knee Sprain (MCL & LCL) Osgood-Schlatter Patellar Instability Patellar Tendinitis Pitcher's / Golfer's Elbow Plantar Fasciitis Quad & Hamstring Strains Rotator Cuff Tear Tennis Elbow Thumb Sprain Wrist Sprains

Quad & Hamstring Strains

INJURY

Muscle Strain: A muscle strain is a stretch, tear or rip (complete rupture) in the muscle.

SIGN & SYMPTOMS

There are three levels of Strains:
 
MILD – Mild tear/strain.  The individual may experience some pain and disability with use of the leg.  There will be minimal swelling and bruising.
 
MODERATE – Partial tear.  The individual will feel moderate pain during activity.  Some noted swelling and bruising, with flexibility trouble.
 
SEVERE - Complete tear of the muscle.  Walking will be very difficult and may require crutches or another walking aid.  Swelling, bruising and muscle deformity may also be noted.

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