👉 The vastus lateralis is a muscle located on the lateral (outer) side of the thigh that is responsible for extending the leg at the knee joint.
👉 Trigger points can develop in the vastus lateralis muscle due to overuse, injury, or stress, causing pain and discomfort in the thigh and knee area.
👉 Symptoms of trigger points in the vastus lateralis muscle may include pain, aching, tightness, restricted range of motion, and muscle weakness.
Vastus lateralis is a muscle located on the lateral (outer) side of the thigh. It is one of the four muscles that make up the quadriceps muscle group in the front of the thigh. The other three muscles are the rectus femoris, vastus medialis, and vastus intermedius.
The vastus lateralis is responsible for extending the leg at the knee joint, which is important for walking, running, jumping, and other lower body movements. It is also commonly targeted in strength-training exercises such as squats, leg presses, and lunges.
When trigger points develop in the vastus lateralis muscle, they can refer pain to the front of the thigh, the knee, and even down the shin. This can make it difficult to perform activities that require leg extension or even to stand for long periods of time.
Treatment for trigger points in the vastus lateralis muscle may include manual therapy techniques such as massage or trigger point release, stretching exercises, and strengthening exercises to help alleviate pain and improve muscle function.
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18 апр 2023
