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22. Sprains And Strains - MayoClinic.com A sprain is a stretching or tearing of ligaments. A strain is a stretching or tearing of muscle. Either can occur by overdoing it physically. http://www.mayoclinic.com/invoke.cfm?id=DS00343

23. Sprains And Strains - Information About Muscle Pulls And Ligament Tears Information about injuries to ligaments and joints throughout the body. http://orthopedics.about.com/health/orthopedics/cs/sprainsstrains/index.htm

zJs=10 zJs=11 zJs=12 zJs=13 zc(5,'jsc',zJs,9999999,'') zfs=0;zCMt='a67' About Orthopedics Orthopedics Essentials ... Help zau(256,140,140,'el','http://z.about.com/0/ip/417/C.htm','');w(xb+xb+' ');zau(256,140,140,'von','http://z.about.com/0/ip/496/7.htm','');w(xb+xb); FREE Newsletter Sign Up Now for the Orthopedics newsletter! See Online Courses Search Orthopedics Sprains and strains are among the most common orthopedic injuries. Sprains describe an injury to a ligament and strains describe an injury to muscle. Treatment of both sprains and strains is important for a timely recovery. Alphabetical Recent Sprains and Strains An introduction to understanding sprains and strains; this will guide you through some common sprains and strains, basic treatment methods, and when to seek help. Wrist Sprain Wrist sprains are common injuries to the ligaments around the wrist joint. Wrist sprains can cause problems by limiting the use of our hands. Ankle Sprains A great site for anyone who wants to understand more about ankle sprains including the best treatments available. Low Back Strain A low back strain, often called a lumbar strain, is an injury to the large muscles in the low back. These injuries are very common, affecting most everyone at some point in their life. Low back strains can be painful and debilitating.

24. Sprains And Strains sprains and strains vary in severity. Signs and symptoms depend on the severity sprains and strains occur commonly, and most result in minor injuries. http://www.cnn.com/HEALTH/library/DS/00343.html

International Edition MEMBER SERVICES The Web CNN.com Home Page World U.S. Weather ... Autos SERVICES Video E-mail Newsletters Your E-mail Alerts RSS ... Contact Us SEARCH Web CNN.com In association with: Bones/Joints/Muscles Achilles tendon rupture Dislocation Shin splints Sprains and strains ... Stress fractures INFORMATION CENTERS: Pick a category Health Centers Family Health Men's Health Women's Health Children's Health Seniors' Health Working Life Pain Management Condition Centers Immune System Allergy Alzheimer's Arthritis Respiratory System Cancer Endocrine System Digestive System Heart and Blood Infectious Disease Mental Health Note: All links within content go to MayoClinic.com Diseases and Conditions Sprains and strains From MayoClinic.com Special to CNN.com Overview When you overdo it physically, you may experience sudden pain and swelling in a joint or a muscle. This may occur when you stretch too far, change direction or slow down abruptly, land awkwardly, or collide with another player during a sporting event. The injury you have may be a sprain or a strain. Here's the distinction: Sprain.

25. AAOS Online Service Patient Education Brochures Sprains And Strains sprains. strains. contusions. tendonitis. bursitis. stress injuries The recommended treatment for a strain is the same as for a sprainrest, ice, http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/brochure/thr_report.cfm?Thread_ID=17&topcategory=Sport

26. Sprains And Strains Health-e-Quiz RealAge An interactive online health and wellness site that provides diet and nutrition assessments, health and lifestyle information, and personalized http://www.realage.com/home_care/sprains/introduction.asp?memberId=&cbr=

27. Sprains And Strains Health-e-Quiz Sprains vs. Strain Symptoms Common Causes Self Care When to Call a Doctor Ankle Rehabilitation Knee Rehabilitation Wrist Rehabilitation http://www.realage.com/home_care/sprains/top/topics.asp?memberid=&cbr=

28. EMedicine Health - Sprains And Strains Symptoms People are able to move because muscles contract and make the joints that they cross, move. Muscles attach on each side of the joint to bone by thick bands http://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/5715-3.asp

Search September 9, 2005 Registration Healthcare Professionals You are in: Sprains and Strains Sprains and Strains Sprains and Strains Symptoms The first symptom of a sprain or strain injury is pain. Other symptoms, such as swelling and spasm, can take time (from minutes to hours) to develop. Pain is always a symptom that indicates that there is something wrong with the body. It is the message to the brain that warns that a muscle or joint should be protected from further harm. In work, exercise, or sport, the pain may come on after a specific incident, or it may gradually progress after many repetitions of a motion. Swelling almost always occurs with injury, but it may take from minutes to hours to be noticed. Any time fibers of a ligament, muscle, or tendon are damaged, some bleeding occurs. The bleeding (such as bruising on the surface of the skin) may take time to be noticed. Because of the pain and swelling, the body starts to favor the injured part. This may cause the muscles that surround the injured area to go into spasm. Hard knots of muscle might be felt near the site of the injury. The combination of pain, swelling, and spasm causes the body to further protect the injured part, which results in difficulty with use. Limping is a good example of the body trying to protect an injured leg.

29. EMedicine Health - Sprains And Strains sprains and strains. Choose from the articles below to learn about the symptoms, treatment, and prevention of sprains, strains, and related injuries. http://www.emedicinehealth.com/collections/CO1552.asp

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30. Sprains And Strains - Symptoms, Treatment And Prevention Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention of sprains and strains. http://www.healthscout.com/ency/68/463/main.html

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31. Prevent Sprains And Strains TF15 Athletes In Training Know Their sprains and strains can occur anywherein the workplace, When doctors talk of sprains and strains, they speak of ligaments and tendons. http://siri.uvm.edu/library/prepare/Prevent Sprains and Strains

 Prevent Sprains and Strains TF15 Athletes in training know their abilities and their limitations, because going beyond what is physically possible leads to strained and sprained muscles and ligaments. Those injuries could put the athlete out of competition. Your job may include lifting and carrying heavy material. You should be aware of how much you can do in order to avoid an injury that could put you on the bench for a while. Sprains and strains can occur anywherein the workplace, during recreational and sporting events, and at home. In order to understand these injuries, it is necessary to understand a little about the makeup of the human body. The human body is designed with some very sound mechanical principles. It is a combination of a number of systems that complement each other. Today we are going to discuss just two of thesethe skeletal and muscular systems. Because they are so closely related, physicians refer to them as the musculo-skeletal system. The skeletal system consists of the 204 bones of the body. The bones make up the framework of the body and determine its size. The skeletal system varies from individual to individual. Some people have short thick bones; others have long, rather thin bones. There are a few people who may be missing one bone or another, but in general the number of bones is 204. This solid framework keeps the human body from being a blob, such as a jellyfish. The skeletal system acts as a support for the other systems in the body. It also serves as an anchor for the muscular system. The muscular system is made up of all the muscles of the body. Muscles are the motors that move the bones and make it possible for the body to move and stand erect. There are many different muscles, but today we are going to discuss those that are most commonly sprained and strained. When doctors talk of sprains and strains, they speak of ligaments and tendons. Ligaments are tough, fibrous, cord-like materials that connect bone to bone. Ligaments most commonly are associated with joints, with one bone connecting to anotherat the elbow where the forearm is joined to the upperarm, at the knee, at the shoulder, at the wrist, at the hip. Wherever there is a joint, you'll find ligaments. Tendons are of similar material, but their function is to attach muscle to bone. Muscles of motion are almost always found in pairs, and usually cross the joints of bones. When one muscle contracts to move a part of the body, its partner relaxes. You most likely have at one time or another experienced a cramp in your leg or foot. This occurs when the body is confused and contracts both muscles at the same time. Because they are balanced, each tries to overcome the other's resistance without success, and this "ties you up in knots." This background information will help you understand why sprains and strains happen. You probably all know about sprained ankles and strained elbows, but the back is an area where strains and sprains often occur. Back sprains and strains are also the most costly to the individual. A strain occurs whenever a muscle is stretched beyond its limit. Muscles do a great deal of work. However, they must be conditioned if they are to perform in a given way. Professional athletes condition their muscles through rigorous training. We also must condition our muscles. A worker who is accustomed to manually handling a large number of pieces of material in a given workday can do so with ease. Those of us who have different duties would find it difficult to do that same amount of work without paying for it with aching muscles. If we should continue to do the work, however, we would soon be conditioned and be able to perform the job without pain. However, even the conditioned athlete or worker cannot exceed the limitations of the muscles. When a muscle is stretched too much, the ligaments pull and sometimes even tear. Stretched ligaments and tendons are termed strains. A sprain is when tearing has occurred. The industrial setting provides many opportunities for the occurrence of sprains and strains; the most common is material handling. We all handle material in one way or another. Even the office worker is involved with material handling when picking up a package, box or chair to move it. Let's take a minute to consider all the operations in our area that might involve material handling and how they might cause a sprain or strain. Note to Discussion Leader: Try to get employees to tell you about potential sprain and strain operations in their area. Do not argue the point or dismiss any item; just list them. Material handling strains and sprains often are caused by overexertion. You can see from the list we just made that we do have the potential for sprains and strains in our area. Other movements can also cause sprains and strainsoverreaching or overextending a part of the body; reaching over something to pick up a load; or trying to reach a top shelf without using a proper stool or ladder. Can anyone give me an example of a strain or sprain case? It doesn't have to be work related; remember, these injuries also happen off the job. Note to Discussion Leader: Try to get someone to tell about a sprain or strain injury. If necessary, tell of an injury yourself. What can we do to minimize these injuries? Well, this meeting is a beginning. If we understand what causes sprains and strains, we are better equipped to prevent them. A few basic rules to remember are: ˜ Before you begin, size up the job. Is there a better way Look into ways to eliminate or reduce lifting, lowering, pushing, pulling and carrying whenever possible. ˜ Get help when the load is heavy, awkward or unstable. ˜ Make sure there are no slipping or tripping hazards in your work area or around your home. The sudden jerk caused by a slip or trip can cause a sprain or strain. ˜ Don't overextend yourselfuse a step stool or ladder when lifting above shoulder height. ˜ Try to keep yourself in good condition. ˜ Take a lesson from athletesdon't rush into a job cold. Warm up your muscles first. ˜ Hold the load close. ˜ Avoid twisting your body while handling a load. Work smarter, not harderit's easier and safer.

32. Sprains And Strains The three most common injuries are contusions (bruises), sprains, and strains. What are sprains and strains? A sprain is an injury to a ligamenta http://www.massgeneral.org/ortho/Pediatric_Sprains_and_Strains.htm

Pediatric Orthopaedic Ailments Common Sports Injuries: Strains and Sprains The majority of sports injuries are a result of minor trauma to muscles, ligaments, and/or tendons. These injuries are often recognized by the onset of immediate localized swelling, pain, and/or discoloration. The three most common injuries are contusions (bruises), sprains, and strains. What are Sprains and Strains? A sprain is an injury to a ligamenta stretching or a tearing. One or more ligaments can be injured during a sprain. The severity of the injury will depend on the extent of injury to a single ligament (whether the tear is partial or complete) and the number of ligaments involved. The most frequently sprained ligaments are in the ankles, knees and wrists. A strain is an injury to either a muscle or a tendon generally caused by overuse, force, or stretching. Depending on the severity of the injury, a strain may be a simple overstretch of the muscle or tendon, or it can result in a partial or complete tear. A strain is an injury to either a muscle or a tendon generally caused by overuse, force, or stretching. Depending on the severity of the injury, a strain may be a simple overstretch of the muscle or tendon, or it can result in a partial or complete tear.

33. Sprains & Strains Statistics Sprains Strains. More than 4 out of 10 injuries and illnesses resulting in time away from work in 1998 were sprains and strains, most involving the back. http://www.ergonext.com/aa-statistics/chart-sprains.htm

Home Training Prevention Science ... Contact Us More than 4 out of 10 injuries and illnesses resulting in time away from work in 1998 were sprains and strains, most involving the back. Bruises and contusions, cuts and lacerations, and fractures followed well behind sprains and strains as leading causes of time away from work. Except for one category, all of the types of cases shown in the chart experienced a decline between 1997 and 1998. Cuts and lacerations was the only injury category that increased from 1997 to 1998, rising by 3 percent. No part of this site may be reproduced in any form without permission of Ergonext.com.

34. Sprains And Strains - Lucile Packard Children's Hospital The three ligaments involved in ankles sprains/strains include Sprains or strains are uncommon in younger children because their growth plates (areas http://www.lpch.org/DiseaseHealthInfo/HealthLibrary/poison/sprains.html

Center for Healthy Weight Contact Information Pediatrics, General General Pediatricians Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology ... Lucile Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford Announces Pfizer Gift to New Children's Biotechnology Core Common Childhood Injuries and Poisonings Sprains and Strains The majority of sports injuries are caused by minor trauma involving muscles, ligaments, and/or tendons, including: contusions (bruises) sprains strains The most commonly sprained or strained joint is the ankle. The three ligaments involved in ankles sprains/strains include: anterior talofibular ligament posterior talofibular ligament calcaneofibular ligament Sprains or strains are uncommon in younger children because their growth plates (areas of bone growth located in the ends of long bones) are weaker than the muscles or tendons. Instead, children are prone to fractures. What is a contusion? A contusion (bruise) is an injury to the soft-tissue often produced by a blunt force such as a kick, fall, or blow. The immediate result will be pain, swelling, and discoloration. What is a sprain?

35. Sprains & Strains Sprains, Strains and Sports Injuries. How should you treat a sprain or strain? Remember the acronym RICE to treat minor sprains and strains. http://www.mcgill.ca/studenthealth/information/generalhealth/sprains/

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36. Sprains And Strains CHC Wausau Hospital s Medical Library and Patient Education Center provides research services and healthcare information to physicians, http://www.chclibrary.org/micromed/00066100.html

Main Search Index Definition Description Causes ... Resources Sprains and strains Definition Sprain refers to damage or tearing of ligaments or a joint capsule. Strain refers to damage or tearing of a muscle. Description When excessive force is applied to a joint, the ligaments that hold the bones together may be torn or damaged. This results in a sprain, and its seriousness depends on how badly the ligaments are torn. Any joint can be sprained, but the most frequently injured joints are the ankle, knee, and finger. Strains are tears in the muscle. Sometimes called pulled muscles, they usually occur because of overexertion or improper lifting techniques. Sprains and strains are common. Anyone can have them. Children under age eight are less likely to have sprains than are older people. Childrens' ligaments are tighter, and their bones are more apt to break before a ligament tears. People who are active in sports suffer more strains and sprains than less active people. Repeated sprains in the same joint make the joint less stable and more prone to future sprains. There are three grades of sprains. Grade I sprains are mild injuries where there is no tearing of the ligament, and no joint function is lost, although there may be tenderness and slight swelling.

37. PRODIGY Guidance - Sprains And Strains sprains and strains are softtissue injuries of ligaments and muscles. There are few published data on the prognosis for sprains and strains in general. http://www.prodigy.nhs.uk/guidance.asp?gt=Sprains and strains

38. Sprains And Strains Most Common Workplace Injury, MLR: The Editor's Desk sprains and strains, most often involving the back, accounted for 43 percent sprains and strains were the leading nature of injury or illness in every http://www.bls.gov/opub/ted/2005/mar/wk4/art05.htm

Accessibility Information Originally Published April 01, 2005 Sprains and strains most common workplace injury Sprains and strains most common workplace injury Injuries and illnesses resulting in days away from work, 2003 Recent high school graduates in college and in the work force College enrollment of 2004 high school grads Real weekly earnings in February 2005 Sprains and strains, most often involving the back, accounted for 43 percent of the 1.3 million injuries and illnesses in private industry that required recuperation away from work beyond the day of the incident in 2003. When sprains and strains, bruises and contusions, cuts and lacerations, and fractures are combined, they accounted for nearly two-thirds of the cases with days away from work. Sprains and strains were the leading nature of injury or illness in every major industry sector in 2003, with 33 percent of these cases occurring in the trade, transportation, and utilities major industry sector and an additional 19 percent in the education and health services major industry sector. The three occupations with the overall greatest number of injuries and illnesses were laborers and material movers; heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers; and nursing aides, orderlies, and attendants. Laborers and material movers, and heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers often suffered sprains and strains to the trunk or lower extremities, stemming from overexertion or contacts with objects or equipment. Nursing aides, orderlies, and attendants predominantly suffered sprains and strains to their trunk (typically their back), due to overexertion related to lifting or moving patients.

39. Victorian WorkCover Authority sprains and strains care model initiative. Sprains strains account for over 50% of all WorkCover claims, but 70% of longterm claims. http://202.12.135.46/vwa/home.nsf/pages/strains_care

WorkSafe Victoria Quicklinks Quicklinks Take out a policy Find the latest reimbursement rates Report an injury or incident Appeal an improvement or prohibition notice Find out about licensing and certification Lodge a claim (Employers) Lodge a claim (Workers) Use SafetyMAP Complete a medical certificate Access small business program Find out about settlements Find out about Safety Development Fund Find statistical summaries Become an Inspector Search Home Employers Workers ... Contact Us long-term claims To improve this situation, the Victorian WorkCover Authority has developed assessment and rehabilitation services for sprain and strain injuries. These services are occupational rehabilitation services as defined in section 5(1) of the Accident Compensation Act 1985 and have been endorsed by the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. The VWA has announced the outcome of the open and contestable public tender process for selection of a panel of providers to deliver Sprains and Strains Assessment and Rehabilitation services. This will mean: improved return to work (RTW) outcomes for injured workers 20% improved RTW outcomes at 52 weeks post injury for workers who receive care model services;

40. Sprains And Strains : Virtual Hospital - Health Topics A-Z sprains and strains Pediatrics Common Questions, Quick Answers Sprains All Topics Adult Patient Topics Adult Provider Topics Pediatric Patient http://www.vh.org/navigation/vh/topics/adult_provider_sprains_and_strains.html

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