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Sprains and Strains Learning Center

Sprain refers to damage or tearing of ligaments or a joint capsule. Strain refers to damage or tearing of a muscle.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
Sprain refers to damage or tearing of ligaments or a joint capsule. Strain refers to damage or tearing of a muscle.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
A sprain is an injury to ligaments and/or the joint capsule that occurs in response to large stresses. A strain is disruption of the contractile elements in muscle and/or tendon. An easy way to remember the difference between sprain and strain is ...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
A sprain is damage to or tearing of ligaments or a joint capsule. A strain refers to damage to or tearing of a muscle.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
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