Sprain And Strain Symptoms And Treatment.

What is the difference between a Sprain and a Strain?
A Sprain is an injury to a ligament, the tough, fibrous tissue that connects bones to other bone. Ligament injuries involve a stretching or atearing of this tissue.
A Strain is an injury to either a muscle or a tendon, the tissue that connects muscles to bones. Depending on the severity of the injury, a strain may be a simple overstretch ofthe muscle or tendon, or it can result in a partial or complete tear.
Sprains
A sprain typically occurs when people fall and land on an outstretched arm, slide into base, land on the side of theirfoot, or twist a knee with the foot planted firmly on the ground. This results in an overstretch or tear of the ligament(s) supporting.
Common Types of Strains
• Ankle Sprains. The ankle is one ofthe most common injuries in professional and recreational sports and activities. Most ankle sprains happen when the foot abruptly turns inward (inversion) or outward (eversion) as an athlete’s runs,turns, falls, or lands after a jump. One or more of the lateral ligaments are injured.
• Wrist Sprains. Wrists are often sprained after a fall in which the athlete lands on an outstretched hand.
Signsand Symptoms of Sprains.
The usual signs and symptoms of a muscle sprain include pain, swelling, bruising, and the loss of functional ability (the ability to move and use the joint). Sometimespeople feel a pop or tear when the injury happens. However, these signs and symptoms can vary in intensity, depending on the severity of the sprain.
Sprain severity
• Grade I Sprain: A grade I (mild)sprain causes overstretching or slight tearing of the ligaments with no joint instability. A person with a mild sprain usually experiences minimal pain, swelling, and little or no loss of functionalability. Bruising is absent or slight, and the person is usually able to put weight on the affected joint.
• Grade II Sprain: A grade II (moderate) sprain causes partial tearing of the ligament and is...