Strains
What is a strain?
an injury to a tissue that attaches a muscle to a bone
What is a sprain?
The stretching or tearing of a ligament
What is used for larger bone fractures?
Casts
What is a cause of broken bones?
Car accidents
Symptoms of strains include
Muscle spasms, pain, redness
How should you care for a strain?
Elevate and ice the area
Which ligament helped stabilize the knee joint?
What do you use for a broken finger?
A splint
What is a very common cause of broken bones?
Sports
What sound may you hear when you sprain something
A pop sound at the joint
What is a method of healing strains?
Rest
How many types of sprains are there?
4
What should you do if a bone is broken?
Immobilize the broken bone
Lifting something heavy may cause a
Muscle strain
A way to care for sprains, strains, and broken bones are
Rest and ice
Two types
What is a symptom found in sprains?
Limited movement, discoloration, and swelling
How many types of fractures are there?
2
Overusing a muscle can cause
A muscle strain
A cause in strains, sprains, and broken ankles