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OVERVIEW

Quadriceps Tendon Rupture

 

The injury can be caused by forceful kicking, traumatic impacts to the tendon or even a fall. The symptoms include severe quadriceps weakness (which makes it difficult to climb/descend stairs), pain, bruising, just above the kneecap and inability to move. Surgery is required.

GOALS

Possible Treatment Goals

  • Improve Balance
  • Decrease Risk of Reoccurrence
  • Improve Fitness
  • Improve Function
  • Improve Muscle Strength and Power
  • Increase Oxygen to Tissues
  • Improve Proprioception
  • Improve Range of Motion
  • Self-care of Symptoms
  • Improve Tolerance for Prolonged Activities
  • Improve Wound Healing
RESOURCES

Additional Resources

SHOULDER PAIN
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BACK PAIN & SCIATICA

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ELBOW, WRIST, AND HAND PAIN

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HIP AND KNEE PAIN

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FOOT OR ANKLE PAIN

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NECK PAIN

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SPORT INJURY REHAB AND RECOVERY

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PRE-SURGICAL REHAB

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POST SURGICAL REHAB

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NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS

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TMJ DYSFUCTION

TORTICOLLIS
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WOMEN’S HEALTH

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WORK INJURIES

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ERGONOMICS

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DIZZINESS AND VERTIGO

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BALANCE AND GAIT DISORDERS

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FIBROMYALGIA

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ARTHRITIS

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CHRONIC PAIN

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FUNCTIONAL CAPACITY EVALUATIONS