Welcome To My Site Fellow Quadder!
Thanks for visiting my corner of the web. My name is Steven but everyone calls me Scuba Steve 😉 I reside in Mukilteo which is north of Seattle Washington. You must have…
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How Long Does It Take for a Ruptured Quad Tendon to Heal?
A ruptured quadriceps tendon is a serious injury that can significantly affect your mobility, strength, and daily life. Whether caused by trauma, overuse, or degenerative conditions, this injury demands proper…
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What are the best rehab exercises for a quadriceps tendon rupture?
Rehabilitation following a quadriceps tendon rupture is crucial for regaining strength, flexibility, and function in the knee. A carefully structured rehab program will help restore full mobility and minimize the…
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What are different types of quadriceps tendon rupture surgery repairs?
Quad Tendon Tear Surgical Repair: When is it Necessary? In most cases, surgical repair is necessary for complete quadriceps tendon ruptures to restore full functionality and strength in the knee….
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Should I get a Femoral Nerve Block before Quadriceps Tendon Surgery?
When the time comes to have your quad tendon surgery repair, you will be advised by the anesthesiologist with the decision of wanting a nerve block or opting out. I…
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How long after Quadriceps Tendon Tear surgery will I be able to drive again?
Can I drive my car if I have a Quadriceps Tendon Rupture? This was a question I had immediately after my first quad tear surgery. When I incurred my injury…
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What is the best knee leg brace for a Quadriceps Tendon Rupture?
When I suffered my first quad tendon tear years ago I was taken straight to the emergency room by the paramedics and per usual protocol was given an x-ray and…
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How soon can I get back to skiing after a Quad Tendon Tear?
One of the most frequent questions I often get and that has been asked in my Facebook group is how long will it take for me to get back to…
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What is the cost of a Quadriceps Tendon Rupture Repair?
I went through my medical files a while back and I came across my old statement from my first surgery repair in 2007. It was interesting to see the differences…
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Bilateral Quad Tendon Tear Patella Rupture Recovery – 660 lbs. Deadlift
On of my Facebook Group members with his very amazing and successful recovery on both bilateral Quadriceps and Patella Tendon ruptures. Here is what he said about his recovery: “640…
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