Quad Strain

What Is a Quad Strain?

A Quad Strain, or quadriceps strain happens when you overstretch, or pull, the quadriceps muscle group. This large group of muscles runs down the front of your thigh. A strain can happen when you exercise or lift something or if you are injured. You may feel pain and tenderness that’s worse when you move your injured leg.

How does it feel?

Do You feel any of these symptoms:

• Sharp
• Tightness
• Stiffness
• Dull
• Aching
• Throbbing
• Tight
• Stiff

Signs and Symptoms

• Feel a sharp pull on the front of your thigh
• Occasionally, feel a pop on the front of your thigh when the injury occurs
• Tenderness to the touch
• Difficulty lifting the leg
• Swelling or bruising on the front of your thigh
• Pain and tightness on the front of your thigh
• Continuous pain following activity, particularly with walking, climbing, or descending stairs, or moving from a sitting to standing position.

Diagnosis

• We conduct a thorough examination including the back, hips, knee, and ankle/foot. We determine the root cause of your symptoms to ensure that physical therapy treatment is the best option for you.
• We examine posture, range of motion, strength, reflexes, sensation, soft tissue mobility, joint mobility, nerve mobility, and functional movements to create a custom treatment plan. We also take into account any imaging that you have had like X-Rays, MRI, CT scans, etc.

Can Physical Therapy Help?

• Yes!!! If you have a partial tear or are looking for a conservative treatment, then physical therapy can definitely help restore normal motion, strength, and balance.
• Good news!!! Recent research has actually shown that physical therapy is a better option than surgery, pain medication and injections. We can help you avoid unnecessary invasive procedures and tests that cost a fortune with limited effectiveness.
• Steven was there when I really needed him. I had injured my leg playing football after work and had to limp off the field in pain. Even though it was late in the day, Steven was willing to see me on such short notice. After spending a great deal of time listening to me and assessing my leg, he was able to diagnose my injury and go through the recovery process with me. His positivity, caring personality and professionalism made me feel confident that I went to the right person. He even went out of his way to check up on me the next day. Steven is extremely knowledgeable and has a strong sports and orthopedic background. I would highly recommend him to anyone for sports related injuries like mine. – Eric W.
• As good as it gets in physical therapy! Dr. Balogh treats his patients as more than just a number. He really does incorporate his own walk through physical therapy as a patient as a fuel to the passion he now has to help others realize the potential of their body. I got knocked during a soccer game and ended up hurting a tricky part of the knee anatomy. Not only did Dr. Balogh address the physical impairment in my condition but he also incorporated the learned skills and movement into applicable life situations as a student and as an athlete. Dr. B is the type of professional that goes above and beyond…. even far more than I would go for myself. That is the type of man that I would want in my corner as a physical therapist – I would recommend him to anyone! – Juan S. (Doctor of Physical Therapy Student)

We Treat a Variety Of Knee Pain:

• Knee Arthritis
• Meniscus Tear
• Patellofemoral Pain
• Iliotibial Pain Band Syndrome (IT Band)
• Knee Ligament Injury (ACL Tear)
• Quad Strain Hamstring Strain

We may use a combination of the following techniques to help you get your life back (click each link to learn more):

• Joint Manipulation/Mobilization
• Soft Tissue Mobilization
• Pain Reducing Modalities
• Neuromuscular Retraining
• Mobility Training
• Strength Training
• Endurance Training
• Sport Specific Training
• Kinesiology Taping

What should I do next?

• Schedule an initial examination – only $77, no physician referral needed!
• Let us find the root cause of your pain
• Create a custom treatment plan for you
• Start living pain-free!

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