What is Strain?

What is Strain?

• Strain: Muscle or tendon injury; compare sprain.
• Strain: (physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces.
  Source - WordNet 2.1

Strain: Introduction

Types of Strain:

Types of Strain:

• Back strain
• Hamstring strain - back of the thigh strain; common in athletics and running.
• Elbow strains - common in raquet sports like tennis, or throwing sports.
• Hand strain - activities or sports requiring gripping.
• Forearm strain - similar causes as a hand strain.
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Broader types of Strain:

• Physical conditions
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What causes Strain?

Causes of Strain: see causes of Strain
Causes of Strain: A strain is caused by twisting or pulling a muscle or tendon. Strains can be acute or chronic. An acute strain is caused by trauma or an injury such as a blow to the body; it can also be caused by improperly lifting heavy objects or overstressing the muscles. Chronic strains are usually the result of overuse--prolonged, repetitive movement of the muscles and tendons. (Source: excerpt from Questions and Answers Sprains and Strains: NIAMS)

What are the symptoms of Strain?

Symptoms of Strain: see symptoms of Strain

Duration of Strain: Moderate sprain 3-6 weeks; severe sprain up to 8-12 months.

Strain: Testing

Diagnostic testing: see tests for Strain.

Misdiagnosis: see misdiagnosis and Strain.

How is it treated?

Treatments for Strain: see treatments for Strain
Prevention of Strain: see prevention of Strain

Society issues for Strain

Hospitalization statistics for Strain: The following are statistics from various sources about hospitalizations and Strain:

• 0.002% (316) of hospital consultant episodes were for dislocation, sprain and strain of joints and ligaments of head in England 2002-03 (Hospital Episode Statistics, Department of Health, England, 2002-03)
• 95% of hospital consultant episodes for dislocation, sprain and strain of joints and ligaments of head required hospital admission in England 2002-03 (Hospital Episode Statistics, Department of Health, England, 2002-03)
• 49% of hospital consultant episodes for dislocation, sprain and strain of joints and ligaments of head were for men in England 2002-03 (Hospital Episode Statistics, Department of Health, England, 2002-03)
• 51% of hospital consultant episodes for dislocation, sprain and strain of joints and ligaments of head were for women in England 2002-03 (Hospital Episode Statistics, Department of Health, England, 2002-03)
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Name of Strain

Main name of condition: Strain

Research the causes of these diseases that are similar to, or related to, Strain:

• Ligament tear
• Sprain
• Ankle sprain
• Neck sprain
• Tendinitis

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