Rehabbing rectus femoris injuries in soccer players

The rectus femoris is the most commonly injured muscle of the quadriceps. During football preseasons, rectus femoris injuries are even more common than biceps femoris injuries, and result in more missed games than hamstring injuries [1]. The quadriceps play a crucial role in sports that require explosive and high speed actions such as sprinting, kicking, braking, and changing direction, which are probable mechanisms of injury. The rectus femoris acts as both a hip flexor and a key contributor to knee extension, making it essential for various functional activities such as advancing the lower e...