Quad Strain

Defintion
- A quad strain is when the muscle is over stretched or torn. 

Grade 1
– Consist of small micro tears of the muscle
- Tight feel in the quadricep
- Able to walk properly
- Little to no swelling
- Little to no pain on contraction of muscle

Grade 2
– Consist of a partial tear of the muscle
- May get sudden twinges of pain during activity
- Remember a specific incidence during activity
- Mild to moderate swelling
- Unable to walk properly
- Contraction of muscle creates pain

Grade 3
– Consist of a severe tear or rupture of the muscle
- Severe pain
- Profuse bruising and swelling
- Unable to walk without the use of crutches
- Contraction of muscle is extremely painful, or impossible



Method Of Injury
– Quadriceps strains usually occur during sprinting, jumping or kicking activities. The muscle is strained due to an overload of the muscle during an eccentric contraction (contraction during a stretch of the muscle). Muscle strength imbalances are also a common cause of quadriceps strains.

Treatment
– Initial treatment should follow the PIER principle (Pressure, Ice, Elevation, Rest). 
- Proper physiotherapy/athletic therapy should also be done for proper healing of the muscle to regain full range of motion
- Stretching and strengthening of the muscle when pain free

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