Hi Jeremy,
> I am working with a professional soccer athlete who suffered from a quad pull
> 6 weeks ago. He has received ultrasound, ice, heat, soft tissue
> mobilization, stretching exercises, and strengthening exercises. He still is
> very reluctant to play. There is no pain while running, only a fear to
> strike a ball intensily. He describes his quad as severly tightening and
> weak feeling after a light field session including fundamental movements
> skills and low intensity passing? Any suggestions?
The problem might be altered neurodynamics of the femoral nerve. Assess
(and mobilise if necessary) the lumbar spine first, then use some gentle
mobilisations of the nerve itself.
Good luck!
David Felhendler, P.T.
Sweden
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