Thigh Muscle Strain in Brief

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Thigh Muscle Strain Injury

A Thigh muscle strain is quite common in sports like football, where kicking is repeatedly practised. A Thigh muscle strain refers to a tear in the Quadriceps muscle group. The Quadriceps are located at the front of the thigh and are responsible for extending (straightening) the knee. A tear in a Thigh muscle is referred to as a strain and depending on its severity it is classified as a first, second or third degree strain.

The immediate treatment for a Thigh muscle injury consists of the RICE protocol - rest, ice, compression and elevation (never apply ice directly to the skin). As a general rule grade one Thigh strains should be rested from sporting activity for about 3 weeks, and grade two Thigh strains for about 4 to 6 weeks. In the case of a complete rupture the Thigh muscle will have to be repaired surgically and the rehabilitation afterwards will take about 3 months.

Common Thigh Muscle Strain signs & symptoms:

A sudden sharp pain in the thigh.
Pain when stretching the thigh.
Thigh pain during a resisted muscle contraction.

What you can do

	Consult a sports injury expert
	Apply ice packs to relieve pain
	Apply compression bandage to control bleeding & swelling
	Use resistance bands for muscle strengthening exercises
	Wear Compression Shorts or thigh support for reassurance during rehabilitation and retain muscle warmth for injury prevention
	Warm up before sporting activities
	Cool down following sporting activities
	Stretch regularly to maintain muscle length
	Replenish carbohydrates during sporting activity with energy bars & gels

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Thigh Muscle Strain in Brief

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