1. Sprains & strains Common Acute Soft-Tissue Injuries
Andria Polo
Pd.3
12/13/2016

2. General Knowledge Sprains A sprain is a stretch or tear of a ligament.
A ligament is a band of connective tissue that connects one bone to another.
That connective is called “fibrous connective tissue,” which mainly relates to holding structures together and stable.
The areas most vulnerable to sprains are ankles, knees, and wrists.
Sprained ankles are most common, which occurs when the foot turns inwards and causes extreme tension in the ligaments of the ankle.

3. Grades Sprain Classification
Grade 1: some stretching and some damage to the fibers (fibrils) that compose the ligament.
Grade 2: A partial tearing causes extra looseness when the joint is moved in specific ways.
Grade 3: The ligament is completely torn and causes the joint to be nonfunctional.

4. Signs and symptoms Treatment Pain Swelling Bruising Inflammation
Grade 1
RICE
Physical Therapy
Grade 2
Bracing
Grade 3
Surgery to repair the torn ligaments.

5. Strains A direct injury to muscles or tendons.
Tendons are fibrous tissue that connects muscles to bones.
Most common strain injuries occur in the back of the foot or leg. (Achilles tendon---Achilles Tendonosis)
Severity may vary from a simple stretch to a complete tear of the tendon.

6. Symptoms Treatment Pain RICE Muscle spasm
Muscle weakness
Swelling
Inflammation
Cramping
RICE
Specific exercises to regain mobility
Surgery

7. Strains

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9. Stretch!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (after exercise) STOP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Prevention
Stretch!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (after exercise)
STOP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

10. Bibliography "Sprains, Strains and Tears." (n.d.): n. pag. Web.
Sprains and Strains (n.d.): n. pag. Diseases and Conditions. Mayo Clinic Staff. Web.
"What Are Sprains and Strains? Fast Facts: An Easy-to-Read Series of Publications for the Public." National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases. Public Health Information, n.d. Web.

11. Question Which of the following holds the most injured tendon: Neck
Back
Ankle
Shoulder

12. Question Which of the following holds the most injured tendon: Neck
Back
Ankle
Shoulder

13. One more question A sprain is an injury to: A bone Muscle Tendon
Ligament

14. One more question A sprain is an injury to: A bone A Muscle A Tendon
A Ligament

15. One More, One More Surgery is often required to fix Grade 1 sprains.
True
False
If false, what treatment would be used?
R.I.C.E
Bracing
Ibuprofen
Steroids

16. One More, One More Surgery is often required to fix Grade 1 sprains.
True
False
If false, what treatment would be used?
R.I.C.E
Bracing
Ibuprofen
Steroids