SPRAIN
Tavin Severino
Definition
A twist of a ligament of ( an ankle, wrist, or other joint violently so as to cause pain and swelling but not dislocation.
Difference between a sprain and a strain
Sprain
A tear or stretch of a ligament
Strain
A tear or stretch of a muscle or tendon
Sprain and Strain side by side
Treatment
- Rest
- Stay of of the injured area
- A splint or brace
- Ice it
- Elevation
- Surgery (only in severe cases)
Prevention
- Avoid exercising or playing sports when tired or in pain.
- Eat a well-balanced diet to keep muscles strong.
- Maintain a healthy weight.
- Try to avoid falling (for example, put sand or salt on icy spots on your front steps or sidewalks).
- Wear shoes that fit well.
- Get new shoes if the heel wears down on one side.
- Exercise every day.
- Be in proper physical condition to play a sport.
- Warm up and stretch before playing a sport.
- Wear protective equipment when playing.
- Run on flat surfaces.
Sources
- http://www.knee-pain-explained.com/kneesprain.html
- https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=2&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwjatpiJsM_KAhXsvIMKHWB6BowQFgggMAE&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.niams.nih.gov%2Fhealth_info%2FSprains_Strains%2Fsprains_and_strains_ff.asp&usg=AFQjCNGJzc9_FY91jSJQvT1u9XZ7ZaH12g&sig2=15zXjSJbBip2H0CgHo-mjQ
- https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwiJhuuWsM_KAhWCtIMKHduoD3MQFggdMAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.webmd.com%2Ffirst-aid%2Fsprains-and-strains-treatment&usg=AFQjCNG8udKw-bz3Vit6o7vcq-4m1rKm1Q&sig2=odB0i2sIv8Caj7OCO9YRSA