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Quadriceps Strengthening

The Quadriceps Strengthening is strengthening of the four muscles namely rectus femoris, vastus lateralis, vastus medialis, and vastus intermedius. It helps improve the kneecap balance and stability, protect knee joint, athletic ability. At home quad exercise are body weight squat, walking lunges, step-up, Bulgarian split squat, lateral lunge or side lunge, squat jump, box jump, reverse lunge, single leg raise, and single leg squat or pistol squat.

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How to treat the pulled tendons in my right knee that hurt if I run or walk?

Query: Hello doctor, I went to a doctor, who told me that I have pulled some tendons in my right knee. It hurts when bent and if I run or walk. What would be the best way forward with the healing process? Can I still use the exercise bike at the gym? I am currently using Voltarol gel to help ease the pai...  Read Full »

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Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As the doctor said, it is a tendon pull, which means it is due to overstretching of the tendon. So, I suggest you follow the following steps: You have to give rest to that part to promote the healing process. Avoid weight-bearing exercises. You can use a knee support...  Read Full »

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