Leg

The quadriceps tendon attaches the quadriceps muscles to the patella. Quadriceps tendon tears are not common but when they do occur are a serious injury.

Overworking your muscles can have a lot of negative side effects. In this case, overuse of muscles in the leg is a common cause for shin splints. To learn more about how to avoid this, follow the tips listed below.

Many stress fractures are overuse injuries and occur when small tears in the bones form from constant use. The best way to treat stress fractures is to rest and stay off the fracture.