Author: Steven

Labor Day Bilateral Quad Tendon Rupture
Submitted story by Lou Monday was a really good day, right up until the moment when I tore both quadriceps tendons and ended up in the hospital, where I’ve been…
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My Private Facebook Group is Growing Strong!
In April of 2020 I decided to finally start a Facebook group for quadriceps tendon rupture injuries. I wanted to start this long ago, but I thought since this is…
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Quadriceps Tendon Rupture Online Poll
Over the years of running this blog, I’ve had so many people reach out and share with me how they ruptured their quadriceps tendon(s). The most common cause was usually…
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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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A (reluctant) two-timer quadriceps tendon rupture
Submitted story by Mike I’ve Just stumbled across your site and it’s interesting to read about the experiences of other ‘Quadders’. I’m a (reluctant) ’two-timer’ so here’s my contribution to…
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Quadriceps Tendon Injury Report for June 2020
Article posted by Zack Klemme from The Daily Independent There are at least two ways Greg Gibson could’ve looked at the 85% quadriceps tendon tear that cost him what would…
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Physical Therapy via Telemedicine
How can I do Physical Therapy on my Quadriceps Tendon Injury during the COVID-19 pandemic lock-down? During this questionable time with COVID-19, I’ve had a number of people reach out…
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Quadriceps Tendon Rupture while Surfing
Submitted story from Brian on 9/6/2018 I was surfing on August 20th 2018 when I tore my quadriceps tendon. I was riding a wave in getting ready to do a…
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I Suffered a Quad Injury from Walking Down Steps!
Submitted story from Keith on 1/31/2019 Hope you’re currently in good health. I had a 100% rupture of my left Quad tendon on 08 December last, whilst walking down some…
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Heavy Object Fully Tears My Quad Tendon!
Submitted story from Jim on 11/6/2019 Hello, I’m 57 year old male, very active and fit. At the end of August 2019 I tripped and fell backwards carrying a heavy…
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