Figured this would get more attention here and the sooner I can get advice the better. During hell week in football, I pulled both my quads pretty badly, left a bit more than the right though. I've been doing stretches and walking etc. during practice - ice and heat after. Thing is, I really need to get better fast or my position will be on bench for the year... I know it takes time, but I just wanted to see what advice I can get on it.

Well, are you sure you pulled your quad? As to my understanding quads aren't frequently pulled as they are such a large muscle.

If you are injured, all I can say is when you continue to aggravate the injury, it will continue to be injured, or get worse. I'd say go to a doctor if you think you're injured.

and dont be over anxoius like me.
let it heal completely my friend

Talk to your team trainer or team physician. Stressing the muscle while injured will exacerbate the problem - not cure it.

go see a sports doctor now. I never studied kinesology, but it seems like with the Quadriceps being a muscle that PUSHES, it would be difficult to Pull/hyperextend the muscle at all...without some serious damage.

the other question you have to ask yourself is: is high school football really more important than having a leg that works 100% for the rest of your life?


take it from someone that jacked up their knee pretty thoroughly....no, its not worth it. HEAL first, then worry about football.