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Hi, my name's Lee Perkins. I'm a physical therapist and founder of HandsOnRemedy.com.
Today I'm going to talk about Quadriceps Strains and why you should consider physical therapy
as your first option in the healing process. A Quadriceps Strain, also known as a pulled
thigh muscle or pulled quad, occurs when the muscle on the front of the thigh gets stressed,
inflamed and possibly torn. This muscle is responsible for straightening your knee out
and stabilizing your leg during everyday movements. When it's damaged the muscle tissue may tighten
up making it really difficult to move through a functional range of motion. Quadriceps Strains
can also be extremely painful making it challenging to perform activities during your day; like
getting dressed in the morning, going up and down stairs and even walking can be limited.
With early Physical Therapy treatment, you can maximize your function quickly and cost
effectively. On the first visit, your Physical Therapist will perform differential diagnostic
testing to determine your exact condition. You should then expect a hands-on treatment
incorporating specialized techniques to help get the results you need. Your therapist will
also provide a home exercise program specific to your injury and the training to perform
those exercises correctly. Our goal as therapists is the same as yours; heal quickly and heal
permanently. The information you see on our website and this video should NOT be used
to determine your own condition. You should seek medical advice from a qualified professional
first. Find your Physical Therapist now at HandsOnRemedy.com, and best wishes for a speedy
recovery.