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I stretched my right leg too far jumping now i can't fully straighten my leg, it pains under my knee if i try to do that. i can bend it just fine tho.

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Rest, ice: I would give it time to rest and ice it daily. If not better in a few weeks, see an MD for evaluation.

Answered 8/16/2015

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