PEDS240 Lecture Notes - Myositis Ossificans, Rectus Femoris Muscle, Myositis
29 Apr 2013
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March 13 ch 17: thigh, hip, groin, and pelvis. Prevention of thigh injuries: thigh must have maximum strength, endurance, and extensibility to withstand strain. Poor flexibility will cause a strain in the thigh and groin areas: dynamic stretching programs may aid in muscle preparation for activity. Dynamic warm ups are the gold standard for pre-activity warm ups: strengthen programs can also help in preventing injuries (squats, lunges, leg press and core strengthening). The more musculature you have in your thigh, the more safer you are from injury. Cause of injury: constantly exposed to traumatic blows. Signs of a quadricep contusion: pain, transitory loss of function, immediate bleeding of affected muscles, early detection and avoidance of internal bleeding are vital increases recovery rate and prevents muscle scarring. Grade 1 are superficial and have mild point tenderness and you can return to play. Grade 2 contusions have more moderate intensity and are slightly deeper than grade 1.
