A strain of the quadriceps muscles at the front of the thigh is a common musculoskeletal injury seen at Ballsbridge Physiotherapy. A sudden sharp pain at the front of the thigh, that comes on while sprinting, can indicate a quads strain. The quadriceps muscle consists of four parts: rectus femoris, vastus medialis, vastus lateralis and vastus intermedius. Usually one of these parts is injured in a quads strain. A strain can be graded from a grade one to a grade three. A grade one tear is a minor tear that won’t impede your daily function too much but in the initial stages you will have difficulty running. A grade two … Continue reading Quads Strain – Symptoms and Treatment