Sprain / Strain
Sprain / Strain
STRAIN is an injury to a muscle or tendon in which the muscle fibers tear as a result of overstretching. A strain is also known as a pulled muscle.
There are 3 grades of strain –
- Grade 1 strains usually cause stretching of a few of the muscle fibers.
- Grade 2 injury is more significant damage.
- Grade 3 injury is a complete rupture of the muscle.
SYMPTOMS:-
- Pain
- Swelling
- Muscle spasms
- Limited ability to move the affected muscle
CAUSES
- Slipping on ice
- Running, jumping or throwing
- Lifting a heavy object or lifting in an awkward position
GOALS OF PHYSIOTHERAPY
- Improves pain through advanced modalities
- Reduces inflammation
- Reduces spasm
- Reduces tightness
- Increases strength resisted band exercises
- Alignment correction through manual therapy
- Taping technique
- Laser therapy for instant pain relief
SPRAIN
Sprain is a stretching or tearing of ligaments. The Ligaments are tough bands of fibrous tissue that connect two bones together in joints. The most common location for a sprain is in ankle.
The grading system for sprain injury are –
- Grade 1 sprains stretch fibers of the ligament.
- Grade 2 sprains are injuries where part of the ligament is torn.
- Grade 3 sprains are when the ligament is completely torn or ruptured.
Symptoms:-
- Pain
- Swelling
- Bruising
- Limitation in the ability to move the affected joint.
- Hear or feel a “pop” in affected joint
Causes
It occurs with the overextending or tearing of ligament. It occurs in the following circumstances:
- Ankle — Walking or Exercising on an Uneven surface
- Knee — Pivoting during an athletic activity
- Wrist — Landing on an outstretched hand during a fall
- Thumb — Skiing injury or over extension when playing sports, such as tennis
GOALS OF PHYSIOTHERAPY
- Improves pain through advanced modalities
- Reduces inflammation
- Reduces spasm
- Reduces tightness
- Increases strength resisted band exercises
- Alignment correction through manual therapy
- Taping technique
- Laser therapy for instant pain relief
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