Sprain and Strain
A
Sprain is a stretched or torn
ligament.
Ligaments are tissues that connect
bones at a
joint. Falling, twisting, or getting hit can all cause a
sprain .
Ankle and wrist
sprains are common. Symptoms include pain, swelling, bruising and being unable to move your
joint. You might feel a pop or tear when the injury happens.
A
Strain is a stretched or torn muscle or
tendon.
Tendons are tissues that connect muscle to
bone. Twisting or pulling these tissues can cause a
strain .
Strains can happen suddenly or develop over time. Back and hamstring muscle
strains are common. Many people get
strains playing sports. Symptoms include pain, muscle spasms, swelling and trouble moving the muscle.
At first, treatment of both
sprains and
strains usually involves resting the injured area, icing it, wearing a bandage or device that compresses the area, and medicines. Later treatment might include exercise and physical therapy.
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sprain and strain injuries:
Dr. Harounian, with years of experience in
Foot &
Ankle medicine can help patients with sport related injuries such as
Sprain ,
Strain , Fractures and Dislocations in two locations:
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