Author: Steven

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Another successful recovery from Quad Tendon Bilateral Ruptures

Here are just a few members in my Facebook group that have made incredible recoveries from their quad tendon ruptures. If you put in the work in terms of following…

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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 take for me to get back to doing…

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Ron Harris Full Quad Rupture while walking dog

Senior writer for Muscular Development fully ruptured his right quadriceps tendon while sleeping on wet pavement while walking his dog. Click here for the full story.

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Quadriceps Tendon Online Poll

How did you tear your Quadriceps Tendon?

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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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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R-Truth Confirms He Will Need Surgery After Suffering Quad Tendon Tear Injury

In a video posted on Twitter, R-Truth (Ron Killing) confirmed the injury he suffered on the November 1st episode of WWE NXT while wrestling Grayson Waller. R-Truth did a dive…

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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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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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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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