Quadriceps Strain
Overview
SymptomsandDiagnosis
Symptoms
Problems may be:
- Pain in the front of the thigh
- Bruising and swelling
- Muscle stiffness
- Muscle weakness
Treatments
Treatment
Most strains heal in about 3 weeks. It can take up to 6 months for a severe strain to heal. The goals of treatment are to ease pain and swelling. This may include:
- Medicine to ease pain and swelling
- Crutches to take weight off of the leg as it heals
- Exercises to help with strength, flexibility, and range of motion
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