The quadriceps are a group of four muscles on the front of the upper thigh that

work together with the hamstrings (on the back of the upper thigh) to extend
and bend the leg. Having strong, powerful quadriceps is necessary for athletes in
high-speed sports such as track and field, football, basketball, and soccer.
Injuries to the quads are among the most common (and treatable) among
athletes at all levels.

A quadriceps strain involves a partial or complete tear of the one of those four
muscles or their tendons when they're stretched beyond their normal limits.
How Strained Quadriceps Happens
Quadriceps muscles are most often strained when an athlete is trying to
accelerate. The quadriceps muscles are placed under more force than they can
withstand, and the muscle fibers, tendons, or both begin to tear away from the
bone. When the muscles are fatigued, overused, or not adequately warmed up,
they're more susceptible to strain. An imbalance between weak quadriceps and
stronger hamstrings can also cause the injury, a condition that is common
among runners. Tight quads can also cause the same problem. When the
quadriceps are hit with a direct blow, like when being tackled or blocked in
football or checked in hockey, theyre at risk of injury.
Strained Quadriceps by the Numbers
Even though quadriceps strains (also referred to as pulls) are common among
athletes, theres a limited amount of sport-specific research regarding their
frequency. A one-year study conducted at the United States Military Academy at
West Point produced the following numbers:
4.7
Percentage of pulled quads among karate athletes.

2.3
Percentage of pulled quads among judo athletes.
1.6
Percentage of pulled quads among football players.
<1
Percentage of pulled quads among all other athletes.

CHAPTER 2
LITERATURE REVIEW
2.0 Introduction
Before we started the project, we have made the observation and study of problems patient
need to cure their leg and problems encountered by the hospital for equipment of
physiotherapy. Our observations have found the problem often encountered in the hospital is
the lack of equipment for physiotherapy treatment feet. We also found that physiotherapy
equipment sold in the market is quite limited and difficult for patients to make treatment and
recovery process make it difficult for the patient. We take into account all aspects of the use
in the physiotherapy equipment. For example the material used in accordance with the
standard quality need in hospital. Height ratio should be calculated so that the people of
Malaysia can be used by all patients. There are the various aspects that need to be addressed
so that products have a high capacity as well as cost saving. we have mentioned below show
some of the study result.