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Sprains & Strains
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
Sprains and Strains
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

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R.I.C.E.
R.I.C.E. stands for Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation. Doing these things helps limit pain and swelling after an injury.
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Sprains and Strains
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
Sprains and Strains
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.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
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