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THERAPY
Sprains and Strains
A sudden sprain or strain injury is caused by:
• A recent injury.
• Lifting heavy objects the wrong way
• Overstressing the muscles, tendons, or ligaments.
Strains are caused by twisting or pulling a muscle or tendon.
Sprains are caused by falling, twisting, or getting hit can force a
joint out of its normal position. These injuries can cause damage
to the ligament around the joint and cause it to stretch or tear.
Sprains typically occur with events such as with a fall (landing on
an outstretched arm), or from a fall on the side of the foot or a
sudden twist to a knee. Both sprains and strains can happen
suddenly or develop over time.
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