A kick in the leg from soccer can lead to a quadriceps muscle contusion. This can lead to bleeding into the muscle, a hematoma, which can result in a ball of scar tissue. RICK LOOMIS NYT Q. My 14-year ...

A “dead leg”, medically known as a quadriceps contusion, is caused when the brutal force of a blow compresses the player’s ...

Contusions, or bruises, happen when the body is hit hard enough to damage the skin and underlying tissue, like muscle and blood vessels. Contusions typically don’t break the skin. Thigh contusions, ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ultrasound therapy does nothing to help an injured skeletal muscle heal any faster, according to a new study conducted in rats. Although ultrasound is one of the most frequently ...

A 31-year-old man ignored what he thought was gym-related muscle pain, only to learn it was an early sign of a serious and ...

An abdominal muscle strain is an injury that happens when muscles in your stomach area stretch too much or tear. You might also hear it called a pulled stomach muscle. Anyone can strain a stomach ...

Luka Doncic was ruled out by the Los Angeles Lakers for the second half of Saturday night's game against the L.A. Clippers.

New research suggests that fish oil supplements may accelerate muscle healing in aging rats and muscle cells, potentially offering a solution for quicker recovery from age-related muscle injuries in ...