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ADVANCED THAI MASSAGE
AND QUADRICEPS TENDONITIS

Leg massage therapy

What is Quadriceps Tendonitis ?
Quadriceps tendonitis is inflammation in the quadriceps muscle and tendon that is caused by overuse or alignment problems in the knee structures.
Tendonitis in the lower extremity can affect the knee, hip, quadriceps or ankle.

What is the causes ?
A majority of tendonitis injuries are due to overuse from playing sports such as volleyball, running or soccer. Quick turns, starts, stops, jumping and running contribute to the issue.

Other factors that contribute to the symptoms
Excessive frequency, intensity of training
Inappropriate footwear
Poor flexibility
Misalignment of the foot, ankle or leg
Obesity

Risk factors
Athletes, people who play volleyball, run or play soccer
Obesity
Diabetes
Lupus
Rheumatoid arthritis
Leukemia
Gout
Chronic renal failure

Symptoms
The most common symptom is pain at the bottom of the thigh, above the patella (knee cap). The pain will intensify as you move your knee.
Swelling around the quad tendon
Sensitivity to touch
Warmth or burning pain in the affected area
stiffness in the knee in the early morning

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