A Rectus femoris tendon strain is a tear of the tendon of one the quadriceps muscles at the front of the thigh. It often occurs at the muscle origin at the front of the hip.
What does a rectus femoris strain feel like?
Rectus Femoris/Quadriceps Tendinitis or Strain
Sudden sharp pain in the muscle. Injury is often felt at the mid belly. Bruising may be present at the site of the injury. Pain with ambulation (movement) in the thigh.
How do you treat a rectus femoris strain?
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What causes a rectus femoris strain?
A rectus femoris strain is a traumatic injury caused by overstretching of the muscle which results in tearing of the muscle fibers of the rectus femoris.
How do you injure the rectus femoris?
The femoris rectus is the quadriceps femoris muscle most frequently involved in stretching injuries. The rupture occurs in the acceleration phase of running, jump, ball kicking, or in contraction against resistance.
Is rectus femoris a hip flexor?
The rectus femoris is the only quadriceps muscle that traverses both the hip and the knee joint. The rectus femoris is a powerful hip flexor, but it is largely dependent on the position of the knee and hip to assert its influence.
How do you massage a rectus femoris?
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How do you stretch a pulled rectus femoris?
With something under the knee for comfort, kneel on one knee with the otherfoot out in front with knee at 90 degrees, grab the foot with the hand on the same side of the body and pull heel in towards buttock to feel a stretch from the hip down through the front of the thigh.
How do I loosen my rectus femoris?
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What exercises can be done to strengthen the rectus femoris muscle?
Squats and lunges, both simply with your body weight or with barbell or dumbbells will exercise the rectus femoris. Machine exercises include the leg extension and upright leg press.
