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Therapies for Quadriceps StrainsUltrasound therapy is a great option to decrease inflammation, pain, tension and soft tissue (muscle, tendon, ligament, nerve and connective tissue) damage experienced with quadriceps strains and/or other quadriceps injuries. This can be received using a portable, home ultrasound device (self-administered) or by seeing a physiotherapist. The treatment is easy, painless, safe, and generally requires between 5 - 10 minutes. It is based on a form of deep tissue therapy, which is generated through high frequency sound waves (that we can not hear). These waves send vibrations deep into your body and raise the temperature of your soft tissue. The waves are delivered through a hand held transducer and medicinal conductive gel that are used together in a slow, circular motion on your skin over the injured area. You may experience a slight tingling or warm sensation during the process as a result of the gel; this enhances the therapeutic effects of ultrasound (Phonophoresis).  Ultrasound therapy increases collagen and tissue elasticity, which in turn promotes blood flow (circulation) and brings oxygen and nutrients to your tight quadriceps muscles and tendons. This cleans your tissue by getting rid of cell waste products and helps your injury to heal. If not treated properly injured tissue can heal with a weakened state, which can lead to scar tissue or calcification. If used on an ongoing basis, ultrasound will help to improve your range of motion and will break down any scar tissue or calcifications that may form in your quadriceps area. Ultrasound waves penetrate deep into your tissues, relax your muscles and tendons, decrease chronic inflammation and accelerate your recovery rate, so you can return to your daily activities as soon as possible.  Physical therapy will help to diminish pain in tissues and restore your weakened muscles through a variety of different methods which will be dependent on your specific condition. You will also be provided with a customized exercise program to stretch and strengthen your muscles, which will generally be started after your initial pain has subsided. Chiropractic care, deep tissue massage, reflexology and acupressure have also shown to be effective in relieving pain, tension, and strengthening your quadriceps.
| Dear MendMeShop, Hi MendMeShop, i was forwarded your email from Jo Taylor as she purchased the Platinum Knee Therapy Kit for the Sport Taekwondo focus group at London Southbank University, which I head up. The Ultrasound has been used extensively already for all kind of knocks associated to Taekwondo. However the greatest benefit has been for our athlete who represents GBR at World level. This athlete has lateral meniscus damage and a very slight ACL tear. However, such is the nature of the competition season surgery is not something we can really look to at this point. As such he gets periods where the lateral aspect is sore and slightly inflamed, by using the ultrasound coupled with the inferno wrap this problem has reduced significantly (he was able to spar 33 rounds over two days very recently with no problems). I believe the increased intra-articular blood flow induced by these systems has enabled such activity. I have subsequently placed the purchasing of two more sets on the agenda of the next focus groups meeting in relation to the other sports of rugby and basketball that are priority at the University. Many thanks Sincerely Dr Dave Cook Rating: Dr. David Cook           |
