Strain refers to damage or tearing of a muscle.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 ...

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Symptoms

These sprains are characterized by obvious swelling, extensive bruising, pain, difficulty bearing weight, and reduced...

Causes

These sprains are characterized by obvious swelling, extensive bruising, pain, difficulty bearing weight, and reduced...

Tests

Grade I sprains and mild strains are usually self-diagnosed. Grade II and III sprains are often seen by a physician, ...

Treatments

Grade I sprains and mild strains can be treated at home. Basic first aid for sprains consists of RICE: Rest, Ice for ...

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Alternative practitioners endorse RICE and conventional treatments. In addition, nutritional therapists recommend vi...

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Moderate sprains heal within two to four weeks, but it can take months to recover from severe ligament tears. Until ...

Prevention

Sprains and strains can be prevented by warming-up before exercising, using proper lifting techniques, wearing proper...

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