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Muscle strain occurs because of improper technique, improper stretching, not warming up, or sudden and quick engagement of a strenuous activity such as weight lifting or sports. Muscle strain happens when the muscles are not ready for the workout or are being worked improperly, this tears the muscular fibers and may damage or tears the adjoining tendons. The best way to prevent muscle strain is to stretch regularly before exercise and be sure to set up a warm-up routine. If muscle strain does occur look up the PRICE method of muscle care.
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What is an injury to a muscle or tendon?
Repetitive Strain Injury or RSI.
A strain is an injury in which a muscle what?
A strain, or pulled muscle, is an injury in which a muscle or its attaching tendons are torn due to overstretching. It is often associated with fatigue, muscle overuse and improper movement.
Injury to the body of the muscle or attachment of the tendon?
An injury to a muscle or a tendon is called a strain.
A strain is an injury in which a muscle?
Over stretched or torn
An injury caused by a muscle being overstretched?
strain
An acute injury to a tendon is called?
A strain is an injury to a muscle or tendon. A sprain is an injury to a ligament.
What an injury to the body if the muscle attachment of a tendon is known as?
Strain
Depending on the severity of the injury a may be a simple overstretch of a muscle or tendon or it can be a partial or complete tear.?
Strain
What do you call an injury to the body of the muscle or attachment of the tendon?
An injury to the body of the muscle or attachment of the tendon is known as a strain. To treat a strain, the affected limb should be elevated and a cold compress applied to the area.
What happens when you get a hamstring injury?
It depends on the severity of the injury and the location. A tear in the muscle or tendon is called a strain.
Is it possible to sprain a back muscle?
No. A sprain is an injury to a ligament. It is possible, however, to strain a back muscle.
What is correct definition of a strain?
an injury to either a muscle or tissue thats connects the muscle to the bone (tendon)
