## Overview Rectus femoris strain is injury to the portion of the quadriceps that both flexes the hip and extends the stifle. It occurs during explosive acceleration or jumping. Signs include acute hind-limb lameness, pain and swelling over the cranial thigh, and difficulty with uphill work. ## Causes Sudden overload when the muscle must perform dual actions. ## Diagnosis Palpation and ultrasound. ## Treatment Rest and controlled rehabilitation. ## Recovery and Prognosis Good. ## Prevention Adequate warm-up and conditioning.
acute hind-limb lameness; pain and swelling over the cranial thigh; reluctance to flex the hip with the stifle extended; difficulty with uphill work
## Overview Rectus femoris strain is injury to the portion of the quadriceps that both flexes the hip and extends the stifle. It occurs during explosive acceleration or jumping. Signs include acute hind-limb lameness, pain and swelling over the cranial thigh, and difficulty with uphill work. ## Causes Sudden overload when the muscle must perform dual actions. ## Diagnosis Palpation and ultrasound. ## Treatment Rest and controlled rehabilitation. ## Recovery and Prognosis Good. ## Prevention Adequate warm-up and conditioning.
acute hind-limb lameness; pain and swelling over the cranial thigh; reluctance to flex the hip with the stifle extended; difficulty with uphill work