Quad tear

Question 1

Muscles involved

Answer 1

Quad tendon connects to patella, rec fem to the vastus intermedialis to vests laterals to vastus medials above knee.

Question 2

Techniques involved

Answer 2

Effleurage, pétrissage, deep frictions, myofascial release, STR, NMT, MET and effleurage.

Question 3

STR

Answer 3

Sit on edge, knee in extension, apply lock, lean back.

Question 4

MET

Answer 4

Lay on side, stand behind, hip and knee at flexion, 90:90, rest foot on hip, hand supports knee, other hand stabilises pelvis, walk sideways to push and stretch quad.

Question 5

Post massage advice

Answer 5

RICE, strengthening of tissues