Sprains & Strains sprains and strains. Sprain This is an injury that involves stretching or tearing of ligaments. These are the elastic tissues that attach to the joints in http://www.bridgewater.edu/departments/healthservices/Sprains&Strains.htm
Extractions: STD Home Hepatitis B Flu Information Meningitis ... Health Svcs Home Sprains and Strains Sprain - This is an injury that involves stretching or tearing of ligaments. These are the elastic tissues that attach to the joints in order to provide stability and keep them from moving too much. Strain This is an injury that involves stretching or tearing of muscles or tendons, which are the fibrous tissues that connect muscles to bone. Treatment Begin R.I.C.E. treatment as soon as possible. R est Rest the involved area for 1-2 days following initial injury This does not necessarily mean complete cessation of movement, because maintaining mobility is important. You may do minimal, normal activities as long as the pain level is not increased. I ce Start application of ice as soon as possible. Ice the injured area for 20 min. periods every 2 hrs. for the next 24-48 hrs. C ompress Compress the injured area, if possible, by applying an
Sprains And Strains How to tell a strain (or muscle pull) from a sprain (or joint injury) plus treatment tips and advice on reducing your preschooler s chance of reinjury. http://parentcenter.babycenter.com/refcap/preschooler/phealth/pfirstaid/64447.ht
Extractions: It's possible. It's uncommon for a very young child to be injured this way because their bones and joint tend to be relatively flexible, but it can happen. She may twist an ankle or knee if she falls while climbing on something or she may stretch or tear ligaments in her wrist or elbow if she tries to break a fall with an outstretched arm, forcing those joints to absorb her full weight. Muscle strains are often caused by muscle fatigue and are most common among extremely active children.
Sprains And Strains How to tell a strain (or muscle pull) from a sprain (or joint injury) plus treatment tips and advice on reducing your child s chance of reinjury. http://parentcenter.babycenter.com/refcap/bigkid/ghealth/gfirstaid/65670.html
Extractions: It's possible. These injuries become more common once your child begins playing sports, after age 6 or so. A child may sprain her ankle or knee while running on the soccer field or jumping on the basketball or volleyball court. She may stretch or tear ligaments in her wrist or elbow if she tries to break a fall with an outstretched arm, forcing those joints to absorb her full weight. Strains are often caused by muscle fatigue and are most common among extremely active children.
Extractions: what's new in footy4kids? soccer coaching basics basic soccer skills ... coaching software like footy4kids? your support is appreciated! soccer safety referee ing youth soccer useful downloads indoor soccer soccer history books and manuals ... HOME about footy4kids contact footy4kids thanks to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons for this material Sprains and strains are among the most common injuries in all sports, including soccer. Here are some facts about sprains and strains from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. What is a sprain? A sprain is a stretch and/or tear of a ligament, the fibrous band of connective tissue that joins the end of one bone with another. Ligaments stabilize and support the body's joints. For example, ligaments in the knee connect the upper leg with the lower leg, enabling people to walk and run. What is a strain? A strain is a twist, pull and/or tear of a muscle and/or tendon. Tendons are fibrous cords of tissue that attach muscles to bone.
Sprains And Strains sprains and strains are two types of soft tissue injury. A sprain is a joint injury, characterised by tearing of the ligaments and capsule. http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Sprains_and_strai
Back Pain & Osteoporosis: Sprains And Strains sprains and strains. Symptoms. Mild to severe pain in the affected joint that Athletes commonly suffer both sprains and strains. What Causes It? http://www.hopkinsafter50.com/html/silos/backpain/boLIB_JHSR_Sprains.php
Extractions: of pressure. Swelling, redness, or bruising around the affected joint. In severe cases, loss of mobility in the affected joint. When To Call Your Doctor Call a doctor if symptoms do not respond to self-care treatments. Contact a doctor if you feel a joint shift, especially if it is accompanied by extreme pain, swelling, or loss of motion, or if the area turns black and blue. What Is It? A strain refers to a muscle injury. As such, strains usually occur away from the joint, in the muscle tissue. The most commonly injured muscles are the hamstring at the back of the thigh and the gastrocnemius, or calf muscle. Athletes commonly suffer both sprains and strains. What Causes It?
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Sprains And Strains - OhioHealth 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.ohiohealth.com/healthreference/reference/F0138FF8-9AB3-4C66-A1FA2F6EF
Bones, Joints, & Muscles: Sprains And Strains Two injuries common to muscles and joints are strains and sprains. A strain is less serious than a sprain. To strain is to injure or impair by overuse or http://www.baptistonline.org/health/library/bone4238.asp
Extractions: Two injuries common to muscles and joints are strains and sprains. A strain is less serious than a sprain. To "strain" is to injure or impair by overuse or overexertion. Strains occur when our muscles and the ligaments of our joints are overworked or used incorrectly. The fibers of the muscle or ligament are over-stretched but not broken. There is discomfort and swelling at the area of injury. This is a minor injury and you can recover in a few weeks by using the following advice: To control the swelling:
SPRAINS AND STRAINS How is a sprain different from a strain or a fracture? 4. What causes a sprain? 5. What medical tests might be used to diagnose a sprain? http://www.berksiu.k12.pa.us/webquest/jdecesar/
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Extractions: Save a personal copy of this article and quickly find it again with Furl.net. It's free! Save it. How do sprains and strains differ? A sprain occurs when you overstretch or tear a ligament, which is a band of tissue that surrounds the joints between your bones. You can sprain your ankle, knee, wrist, elbow, or neck (whiplash) by falling or twisting a part of your body or when you receive a blow to the body. You may remember feeling a "pop" when you hurt yourself. A strain occurs when you pull or stress a muscle or tendon, which is a band of tissue that connects muscle to bone. You may get a strain from lifting something heavy or while playing sports. Strains commonly affect the back and thigh.
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Extractions: Incidents Decline Overall CONTACT: Trey Davis , Deputy Commissioner (405) 528-1500 ext. 353 March 28, 2001 OKLAHOMA CITY - The Oklahoma Department of Labor recorded 22,137 workplace injuries and illness involving days away from work in 1999. The total represents another decline in the states annual tracking data. The 1999 data reflects a 9 percent decline or 2,189 fewer incidents than 1998 and a 20.3 percent drop from the 27,769 incidents resulting in days away from work recorded in 1996. Soft-tissue trauma is again the leading cause of injury in every major industry division according to statistics gathered by the Oklahoma Department of Labor. Sprains and strains repeated as the only injury/illness type to score double digits at 49 percent in 1999, up from 41 percent in 1998. The actual number of sprain and strain injuries increased 809 from 1998 to total 10,861 in 1999. Overexertion retained the top spot as the primary cause for 7,313 workplace injuries at 33 percent. Overexertion in lifting accounted for 5,602 of recorded injuries. Contact with objects or equipment ranked second at 23.5 percent or 5,196 incidents. Among all incidents, almost 44 percent affected the trunk area primarily the back at 29 percent.
Extractions: NIAMS Questions and Answers About Sprains and Strains Call 877-226-4267 for more information Related Topics: Sports Injuries Tendinitis Injuries and Wounds Bones, Joints and Muscles ... Up to Top Look up "Sprains and Strains" in: MedlinePlus - health resources from US government agencies and other credible organizations Clinical Trials Database - research studies in which you can participate This page was last reviewed on Thursday, July 28, 2005. Career Opportunities Visitor Information FOIA
SPRAINS AND STRAINS After traumatic injuries, overuse of any organ, sprains and strains. Sprains with much bruising and soreness. When a sprain or a strain has lead to the http://www.simillimum.com/FirstAid/TheFirstResponder/FirstAidin/SprainsandStrain
Extractions: THE HOMOEOPATHIC FIRST RESPONDER Back to Homoeopathic First Responder SPRAINS AND STRAINS A sprain is the over stretching or tearing the ligaments. They are usually caused by a sudden twist or bending of a joint. A strain is the over stretching or tearing of a muscle, fascia or tendon and is often caused by an overlift, a sudden move, or overexerting oneself to do something. Many times the two conditions come together during an injury along with bruising. These injuries may be either mild or severe and can take up to six weeks to heal, especially if a ligament is torn. The symptoms are pain, redness, bruising, swelling and stiffness usually worse on motion and touch. A severe sprain may be had to differentiate from a break unless the area is x-rayed. Give Arn. immediately after the injury and elevate the injured area and rest it in a comfortable position. Use ice and cold water with Arn. tincture for the first twenty four hours after the injury. If the skin is broken, do not use Arnica externally. After twenty four hours use hot water and hot compresses to remove swelling and improve circulation. If Arnica is still indicated aid the tincture to the water as well if there are no open wounds. Light bandaging will also help reduce swelling and provide support. In the case of a sprained ankle an elastic bandage may be wound in a figure eight pattern around the ankle, or if the sprain is severe, an air cast will prove useful. Take the person to the doctors for an X-ray if the swelling does not look much better after twenty four hours. There may be a fracture or a severe tendon injury.
Burning Calories: Exercise: Sprains And Strains Most mild sprains and strains heal with PRICE protect, rest, ice, compress, The good news is that mild to moderate sprains and strains usually heal in a http://www.diabetic-lifestyle.com/articles/sep00_burni_1.htm
Extractions: september 2000 Diabetic-Lifestyle Burning Calories suggests different ways to include exercise in the diabetic's daily regime. Diabetic-Lifestyle offers recipes, menus, medical updates, entertaining, travel - practical information to enhance life while managing diabetes on a daily basis. - Home Exercise: Sprains and Strains We continue to prod you to exercise to control your diabetes, to strengthen all of your muscles including your heart and yet we all know that exercise can mean sprains and strains so we thought we'd give you some information about these banes of our existences. We're hoping that this information will keep you in the gym and not in the doctor's office. Lets start with Sprains The joints of our bodies are supported by ligaments which are strong bands of connective tissue that connect one bone to another. A sprain is simply a stretch or tear of the ligaments. The areas of the body that are most vulnerable to sprains are your ankles, knees, and wrist. A sprained ankle can happen when your foot turns inward. This can put extreme tension on the ligaments of your outer ankle and cause the sprain. A sprained knee can be the result of a sudden twist. Wrist sprains most often occur when you fall on an outstretched hand. What is a Strain?
Sport Injuries: Sprains And Strains What they are, how to help your teenager prevent sprains and strains and more. http://parentingteens.about.com/od/sportinjuries2/
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Williams College Health Center - EphNotes - Sprains And Strains Common causes for sprains and strains are falls, twisting an arm or leg, sports injuries and Both sprains and strains result in pain and swelling. http://www.williams.edu/admin/health/ephnotes/notes013.html
Extractions: Common causes for sprains and strains are falls, twisting an arm or leg, sports injuries and over-exertion. Both sprains and strains result in pain and swelling. The amount of pain and swelling depends on the extent of damage. SPRAIN: Results from overstretching or tearing a ligament, tendon, or muscle. Ligaments are fibrous tissue that connects bones. Tendons are tissue that attaches a muscle to a bone. STRAIN: Occurs when a muscle or tendon is overstretched or over-exerted. Common sense can prevent many sprains and strains. General safety measures to prevent slips and falls include proper lighting, handrails on both sides of stairways, keeping stairways and traffic areas clear of clutter ad using adhesive-backed strips in bath and shower. TREATMENT: REST the injured area. ICE or cold packs should be applied immediately. Do this for up to 48 to 72 hours after the injury. After 48-72 hours, applying heat may bring additional relief. COMPRESS the area by wrapping it (not too tightly) with an elastic wrap. Begin wrapping from the point farthest from the heart and wrap toward the center of the body. Loosen the bandage if it gets too tight. ELEVATE the injured area higher than the heart. Do this even while you are applying the ice or cold pack as well as when you sleep.
Treating Sprains And Strains Learn how to treat your child s sprains and strains using RICE rest, ice, compession, elevation, and then rehabilitation. http://pediatrics.about.com/od/hometreatmenttips/a/05_sprains.htm
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