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… Overview The hamstring muscles are the three muscles that run down … back of the leg just below the knee. Tight hamstring muscles cause the tendons that …
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… aches and pains in our bones, joints, and muscles. They may be caused by everyday wear … Growing Pains Hammer, Claw, and Mallet Toes Hamstring Muscles Head Injury, Age 3 and … Growing Pains Hammer, Claw, and Mallet Toes Hamstring Muscles Head Injury, Age 3 and …
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… Overview Muscles get stronger when they are used … "resistance." For example, you use your arm muscles when you bend your arm at the elbow. … with something heavy in your hand, your arm muscles are working against more resistance. …
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… Actionset Overview The thigh muscles (quadriceps) help keep the kneecap … least 15 to 30 seconds. Repeat 2 to 4 times. Hamstring stretch in doorway slide 8 of 11 < Prev Next > slide 8 of 11, Hamstring stretch in doorway, Lie on the floor …
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… ACL injuries is to stretch and strengthen the muscles in the legs and body. There are also … than the muscles at the back of your thigh (hamstrings). Prevention Many ACL injuries … on muscle strength. The muscles in the back (hamstrings) and front (quadriceps) of the …
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… the front of the knee, or one or two of the hamstring tendons, is used for the autograft. … and you can strongly contract (flex) the muscles in the front of your thigh … and then secured with screws or staples. Hamstring graft For anterior cruciate ligament …
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… If you do exercises to strengthen your thigh muscles (quadriceps and hamstrings) and regain knee motion soon after … bridges, mini-squats, heel raises, and prone hamstring curls might be added. But your …
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… bicycle for 5 to 10 minutes. Warming up your muscles reduces the risk of injury. Make … on muscle strength. The muscles in the back (hamstrings) and front (quadriceps) of the … and strengthening the quadriceps and hamstrings can help reduce the risk. …
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… of the thigh (quadriceps), back of the thigh (hamstrings), calf, and hip. All of these areas … to the front Straight-leg raise to the back Hamstring curls Heel raises Heel dig bridging … of the thigh (quadriceps), back of the thigh (hamstrings), calf, and hip. All of these areas …
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… Spasticity is a condition in which muscles are tight or stiff. For example, your … or triceps tendon in the arm. Lengthen the hamstring or Achilles tendon in a person who … or triceps tendon in the arm. Lengthen the hamstring or Achilles tendon in a person who …
