Question 1

what exercises can i do for a torn hip flexor muscle?

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The best exercise is: In my opinion, your workout should include cycling with clips or power grips. Cycling is gentle, rhythmic, increases blood flow, aiding in healing. Hip flexors are difficult to heal, so until you improve with cycling, avoid free weights.

Question 2

what are some good exercises to strenghten hip flexor muscle?

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Stair climbing: The psoas and quadriceps (rectus femoris) are your strongest hip flexor muscles. Simple stair climbing whereby you lift your leg against gravity and move vertically constitutes real work and recruits all hip flexors to generate force and increase stregth and endurance. Similarily, leg extensions in the gym also work the rectus femoris  (knee extensor and hip flexor). These are just 2 of many.

Question 3

what are some good exercises to strenghten a damaged hip flexor muscle?

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Stretch first!: With any muscle injury, rehabilitation starts with stretching the muscle, then start strengthening.  Hip flexors can be worked with a straight leg raise while lying on your back, with the knee bent or straight, with or without an ankle weight.  Isometrics can be performed in the sitting position by pushing down on your knee with your hand while lifting the knee.

Question 4

is the hip flexor muscle right near the groin?

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Yes: The pelvis and hips have a lot going on in terms of muscles and attachments.  I suspect you could find a decent diagram online.

Question 5

is the hip flexor muscle right near the groin crease?

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Yes: The pelvis and hips have a lot going on in terms of muscles and attachments.  I suspect you could find a decent diagram online.

Question 6

strained / pulled hip flexor muscle?

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Rest: Rest, ice, anti-inflammatories can be helpful.  If the pain persists, be evaluated by a specialist to make sure you do not have a more serious problem.

Question 7

hip flexor muscle problem after fall and freacture?

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Usually not: Hip flexor damage usually is due to sudden contraction of hip flexor muscles such as in kicking activity, running, or excessive use of these muscles.  May occur suddenly and cause a muscle "pull" pain followed by muscle spasm, weakness, and inability to continue actitivy.  Occasionally falls may contribute to the problem with overstretching damage to the muscles in front of the hip (iliopsoas).

Question 8

hip flexor muscle problem?

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Rest: Rest, ice, anti-inflammatories can be helpful.  If the pain persists, be evaluated by a specialist to make sure you do not have a more serious problem.

Question 9

how long do hip flexor muscle tears last?

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2-3 weeks: And may be more, it depend how sever the case.

Question 10

how long do hip flexor muscle medium tears last?

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Variable time period: Most partial tears heal without surgery with rest and physical therapy within 4-8 weeks. Strenuous activity would not be allowed until adequate protective strength has returned.

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