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Quad & hamstring inj
Question | Answer |
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Quadriceps strain are typically seen where | With athletes that perform explosive actives. Sprinting, weight training and jumping |
What art the four muscles of the quadriceps | Rectus femoris. Adductor magnus. Vastus lateralis. Vastus medialis. |
What is the most common injured muscle of the quads & why | Rectus femoris. Because it crosses 2 joints the knee and the hip |
What is the motor pint of the rectus femoris | 1/2 between He Ding and St 31 |
What is the MP of vastus lateralis | 8 inches up from the lateral superior border of the patelle (follow the curve) |
What is the MP of vastus medialis | 3 inches up from the medial border of the patella. |
What are the muscle strain grades for a quadriceps strain | 1-10% tear mild pain. 10-90% tear moderate to severe pain, tenderness. 100% tear pain initially and then NO PAIN. |
Typical western treatment for quadriceps strain. | Ricer (acute) anti-inflammatory medication (acute). Immobilization in severe cases (acute). heat & massage (chronic) |
Typical ortho acu Tx for quadriceps strain | Perfusion Tx. Ear shen men. Quad motor points. In-line technique (2-4 needles). Distal pints (depending on which meridian is involved) |
A hamstring strain is usually mor common in what type of athletes | Endurance athlete. S/S are the same as a quad injury. |
What is the bicep femoris MP located | 1 inch lateral and 6 inches up from UB 40 |
What are the muscles involved in a hamstring sprain | Semitendinosus. Semimembranosus. Biceps femor (long head). Quadratus femoris. |
What is the MP for semimembranosus | 1/2 the distance between UB 40 & UB 36 then 1.5 inches up and 1.5 inches medial |
What is the MP for semi tendinosus | Half the distance between UB 40 and UB 36 1 inch medial and 1 inch inferior. |
What is the ortho tx for hamstring strain. | Perfusion treatment. Ear shen men. Hamstring MP. In-line technique. (2-4 needles). Distal pints (depending on the meridian. |