STRAIN INJURY

WHAT IS A STRAIN INJURY?

A muscle strain is an injury to a muscle or a tendon — the fibrous
tissue that connects muscles to bones. Minor injuries may only
overstretch a muscle or tendon, while more severe injuries may
involve partial or complete tears in these tissues.
• Sometimes called pulled muscles, strains commonly occur in
the lower back and in the muscles at the back of the thigh
(hamstrings).
 TYPES OF STRAIN INJURY
•CHRONIC STRAIN
-Chronic strains that result from overuse (prolonged, repetitive
movement) of muscles and tendons, or inadequate rest during
intensive training.
•ACUTE STRAIN
Acute strains that result from a direct blow to the body,
overstretching, or excessive muscle contraction.
 WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF STRAIN
INJURY
• A strain is when a muscle is stretched too much and
tears. It is also called a pulled muscle. A strain is a
painful injury. It can be caused by an accident,
overusing a muscle, or using a muscle in the wrong
way.
 WHAT ARE THE FIRST AID OF STRAIN
INJURY
• Rest the patient and the injury.
• Apply an icepack (cold compress) wrapped in a wet cloth to the
injury for 15 minutes every 2 hours for 24 hours and then for 15
minutes every 4 hours for 24 hours.
• Apply a compression elastic bandage firmly to the injury that
extends well beyond the injury.
• Elevate the injured part.
 QUIZ
TEST 1
1. If you have a sprain, it means you’ve injured a ligament.
2. In a strain, a muscle or tendon is involved.
3. The most common site for a sprain is the wrist.
4. A typical sprain occurs when you misstep and land on the side of your foot.
5. One symptom of a sprain may be a popping sound from the affected joint
when the injury occurs.
 QUIZ
6. You should see your healthcare provider for a sprain if you can't move or
put weight on the injured joint.
7. The back is a common site for strains.
8. A muscle spasm can be a symptom of a strain.
9. You should treat a sprain or strain by putting moist heat on it right away.
10. Wearing shoes that fit properly is one way to prevent a sprain or strain
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TEST 2
1-2 ) What are the two types of strain injury?
3-5 ) Give atleast 3 causes of strain injury.
6-10 ) What is the meaning of rice?