General
What is a Sprain?
An injury to ligaments around a joint.
What are three symptoms of a sprain?
Symptoms:
Pain - Swelling - Bruising/Discoloration - Instability - Reduced Range of Motion
True or False: Surgery is always necessary after a strain or sprain.
False, surgery is only necessary in extreme cases.
True or False: Regular stretching helps prevent sprains but not strains.
False, stretching helps prevent both strains and sprains.
True or false: Strains are the most common sports-related injury.
False, Sprains are the most common sports-related injury
What is a Strain?
An injury to a muscle or a tendon.
What are three symptoms of a strain?
Symptoms:
Pain - Tenderness - Redness - Bruising - Limited Motion - Muscle Spasms - Swelling - Muscle Weakness
True or False: Once the injury is healed, should you go back to all activity?
False, gradually introduce activity back to routine.
True or False: maintaining a good posture and technique, especially when lifting heavy loads, can prevent strains.
True.
Where are sprains most common?
Ankles, knees, and wrists
How do sprains occur?
Twisting or wrenching of the joint.
What are the five specifications of a Grade 1 severity in a strain or sprain?
Noticeable in moment of injury
Immediate pain
Localized tenderness when touched
No loss of range of motion
Slight loss of muscle power
What does immediate treatment consist of?
RICE - Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation
Fill in the blank: Use protective gear in ________________ activities
High-impact
Where are strains the most common?
Neck, back, and hamstrings
How do strains occur?
Using poor form when lifting heavy objects, or repetitive stress on a muscle.
What are the seven specifications of a Grade 4 severity in a strain or sprain?
Noticeable in moment of injury
Immediate pain
Localized tenderness when touched
Some loss of range of motion
Significant loss of muscle power
Significant loss of function
Can have visible deformity
How long should you avoid over the counter medications after the injury?
48 hours
What are three preventative measures you can take for a strain?
Regular stretching - Strengthening exercises - Warm-up - Maintain a healthy body weight - Maintain good posture - Use correct technique when lifting heavy loads
On average, how many sprains happen a year?
628,000
(six hundred twenty-eight thousand)
What happens to a muscle, ligament, or tendon when a strain or sprain occurs?
It stretches or tears, depending on severity.
What are the degrees of severity in sprains and strains?
Grade 0a - Grade 0b - Grade 1 - Grade 2 - Grade 3 - Grade 4
What is one medication you CAN use right after the injury?
Acetaminophen
What are three preventative measures you can take for a sprain?
Strengthening exercises - Regular stretching - Use protective gear in high-impact activities - Wear proper footwear - Warm-up before activities - Avoid high-impact sports without training
On average, how many strains happen per day?
25,000
(twenty-five thousand)