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Can having tight quadriceps muscles increase risk of tendon injury at the knee?

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Dr. Nathaniel Drourr answered

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Yes: Any time you have decreased range of motion as a result of tight muscles there is an increased risk of tendon and ligament injury.

Answered 4/6/2014

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A member asked:

Can having tight quadriceps muscles increase risk of tendon injury at the knee?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Nathaniel Drourr answered

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