Question 1

what are some exercises to get your quad stronger ?

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Lots of choices: But the main exercises that trainers will start with are sprints (focusing on bringing knees high), squats (you don't need to use weights if you are just starting), if you have access to a stair master machine - that is also a great quad exercise. Lunges are also great for the quads, as are leg extension machines if you belong to a gym (since the primary role of the quad is to extend your leg).

Question 2

what are good exercises for strengthening quad muscles?

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Quad exercises: The muscles of the quadriceps femoris include the rectus femoris and the three vastus muscles (medius, intermedius, and lateralis). They primary function to help extend the knee, but the rectus also helps flex the hip. Exercises that strengthen the quads include leg extensors, squats, lunges and leg presses. Cardio exercises that condition the quads include running, cycling, and stair climbing.

Question 3

i lost strength in my quad due to knee injury .. what exercises can i do?

Accepted Answer

See orthopedic: and see what the underlying problem is and get it corrected then they can direct you as to which strengthening exercises are indicated.

Question 4

can doing a quad stretch damage the medial side of your knee? i just had surgery and preform that exercise now i am having lancing medial pain help

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Tell physical therap: You need to inform your physical therapist about this pain and ask him if you should contact your ortho doctor. Do realize that some discomfort would be expected after surgery.

Question 5

what causes my knee to hurt when i straighten it to do quad exercises? i feel a lot of pain when i tighten the quad the pain is felt in the knee?

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Knee pain: Two common conditions resulting in knee pain associated with contraction of the quad muscles are (1) patellar tendinitis - 'jumper's knee' and (2) patellofemoral syndrome. The former is related to inflammation/injury to the patellar tendon, and the latter is related to inflammation/injury/wear of the patellofemoral joint (knee cap joint). Try rice (rest, ice, compression, elevation) and nsaids.

Question 6

what is the range for a life expectancy for a client who exercises 6x a week cardio (90 minutes) who never smoked, he is 6ft1 and 220 lbs , non diabetic with a quad bypass. he has a heart with an infraction rate of 35 from 17% the heart is extensive with

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The right path...: Looks like you are doing a lot right having improved your ejection fraction and exercising regularly.  I have had patients live long and strong after bypass because they ate right (Mediterranean), exercised, slept well, had strategies for stress-relief (meditation has studies behind it) and good relationships. Ask this ? of your cardiologist but I think they will agree...

Question 7

hi could you explain what happens when your quadriceps muscle stops working? can this effect your knee pain? what exercises are good for the quad muscle? thank for helping.

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Question unclear and: Details matter, such as what a person means by "muscle stops working." The quadriceps are the huge muscles that extend (straighten) the knee. Any problems with the quadriceps (quads) will affect the knee and affect walking, running, standing, getting up and down from a chair or from the floor, etc...  One's primary care doctor can evaluate and see where to go next.

Question 8

after a vigorous exercise, my quads are extremely sore, causing my legs to buckle when i walk. what steps do i take to heal, and prevent more injury?

Accepted Answer

Don't push so hard!: 1st drink plenty of water to rehydrate. Then take it easy ie no exercise for next several days until you're better. Next time, don't push so far, so fast, so hard. Yes, you still need to exercise but not to that extent. In meantime, do stretch all your muscles, especially the sore ones. And keep exercising those muscles that don't involve the sore ones.

Question 9

is it possible to have gallbladder disease w/50% ejection fraction? hidascan w/cck caused same pain i have.  constant upper right quad pain, nausea increases with exercise, headaches above right eye

Accepted Answer

Unusual: Normally for biliary dyskinesia the ejection fraction should be less than 35%. The fact that the injection of cck reproduced your pain is interesting. A lot depends on how severe the pain is and working with your doctor surgeon to assess the best solution.

Question 10

what are some easy, low impact leg exercises?

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Low impact: Aquatics, body weight, or resistance bands/ tubing  biking, and/or elliptical. Aquatics allow you to perform body weight exercises, but being in water actually reduces the stress on your body due to buoyancy. Once you are able to perform body weight activities then look to add light resistance w/ bands/ tubing.

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I lost strength in my quad due to knee injury .. what exercises can i do?

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Can doing a quad stretch damage the medial side of your knee? i just had surgery and preform that exercise now i am having lancing medial pain help

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What causes my knee to hurt when i straighten it to do quad exercises? i feel a lot of pain when i tighten the quad the pain is felt in the knee?

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What is the range for a life expectancy for a client who exercises 6x a week cardio (90 minutes) who never smoked, he is 6ft1 and 220 lbs , non diabetic with a quad bypass. he has a heart with an infraction rate of 35 from 17% the heart is extensive with

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Hi could you explain what happens when your quadriceps muscle stops working? can this effect your knee pain? what exercises are good for the quad muscle? thank for helping.

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After a vigorous exercise, my quads are extremely sore, causing my legs to buckle when i walk. what steps do i take to heal, and prevent more injury?

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Is it possible to have gallbladder disease w/50% ejection fraction? hidascan w/cck caused same pain i have. constant upper right quad pain, nausea increases with exercise, headaches above right eye

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What are some easy, low impact leg exercises?

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