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… Overview The hamstring muscles are the three muscles that run down the … back of the leg just below the knee. Tight hamstring muscles cause the tendons that attach … Hamstring Muscles … Overview The hamstring muscles are the three muscles that …
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… aches and pains in our bones, joints, and muscles. They may be caused by everyday wear … muscle ache or joint pain. For example, sore muscles and aches could be the result of a hard … Growing Pains Hammer, Claw, and Mallet Toes Hamstring Muscles Head Injury, Age 3 and …
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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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… injuries is to stretch and strengthen the muscles in the legs and body. There are also … leg muscle strength, such as if the muscles in the front of your thigh (quadriceps) are stronger than the muscles at the back of your thigh (hamstrings). …
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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 … bridges, mini-squats, heel raises, and prone hamstring curls might be added. But your doctor … how to best progress. Bridging Glute Sets Hamstring Curls Heel Raises Heel Slides Quad …
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… bicycle for 5 to 10 minutes. Warming up your muscles reduces the risk of injury. Make … to another). Work on muscle strength. The muscles in the back (hamstrings) and front … bicycle for 5 to 10 minutes. Warming up your muscles reduces the risk of injury. Make …
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… to the front Straight-leg raise to the back Hamstring curls Heel raises Heel dig bridging … to the front Straight-leg raise to the back Hamstring curls Heel raises Heel dig bridging …
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… Spasticity is a condition in which muscles are tight or stiff. For example, your … your knee may be hard to bend. At times the muscles may jerk or spasm uncontrollably. It … or triceps tendon in the arm. Lengthen the hamstring or Achilles tendon in a person who …
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… Orthopedic surgery is used to treat tight muscles and spasticity related to cerebral … Some basic goals are to loosen the: Muscles that make the hips turn toward the body … Muscles on the back of the thigh (partial hamstring release). These muscles control the …