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A strain is when you tear the muscle tissue slightly by over-stretching it. They occur when you put too much stress on the muscle - for example, by trying to lift something too heavy or by twisting too far.
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What are the injuries found in a muscle strain?
A strain is a torn or stretched muscle or tendon.
Side muscle strain?
Is there any cure for muscle strain down the thigh.
What is excessive forcible stretching of a muscle?
Strain
What is another name for a muscle pull?
Muscle strain
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.
What term means to twist and pull a muscle or tendon?
Its called a strain
What is an injury to a muscle or tendon?
Repetitive Strain Injury or RSI.
What is the between a strain and a sprain?
Strain - muscle/tendons Sprain - ligaments
A strain is the result of what body part being injured?
A strain is damage to a muscle. It can be as little as a 'pull' or as bad as a tear in the fabric of the muscle.
What is the treatment to muscle strain?
Resting, Icing, compressing, elevating the muscle
What is the Difference between a muscle strain and a muscle sprain?
NO, You misunderstand the definitions. A sprain affects a joint and a strain affects a muscle E.G. I sprained my ankle and strained my calf. NO, You misunderstand the definitions. A sprain affects a joint and a strain affects a muscle E.G. I sprained my ankle and strained my calf.
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.?
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