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Definition: sprains |
Overextension or damage to a ligament |
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Sprains: different grades |
Grade I: Stretched Grade II: Partial tear- abnormal movement Grade III: Complete tear |
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Sprains: signs and symptoms |
Variable depending on injury Swelling, pain, bruising |
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Definition: Strains |
Overextension, fatigue, or trauma to a muscle or tendon |
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Strain grades |
I: Stretched or "pulled" II: Partial tendon tear III: Complete tear of tendon |
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Strain: signs and symptoms |
Pain, tenderness, stiffness, swelling Continued pain upon movement |
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Definition: tendonitis |
Inflammation or irritation of the tendon |
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Tendonitis: signs and symptoms |
Warmth, swelling, erythema, mild-severe pain after use |
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Tendonitis: sites |
Shoulders Elbows Achilles tendon |
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Definition: bursitis |
Inflammation of the bursaue within joints |
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Bursitis signs and symptoms |
Warmth, edema, erythema, possible crepitus. Usually constant pain that worsens with movement |
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Bursitis sites |
Shoulder, knee, big toe |
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Definition: myalgia |
Dull constant ache for muscles of the body. Weakness and muscle fatigue also common |
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Exclusion criteria for Sprains and Strains |
Severe pain or tenderness Pain in red, hot, swollen joint Weakness Repeat injury Pain that is present B,D,A exercise Pain > 2 weeks Redness or red streaks Numbness No weight on joint N, V, fever Third trimester of pregnancy |
