Strains and Sprains ? Prevention and Physical Therapy
Athletes commonly suffer from strains and sprains. So many times they are regarded as sports injuries. There should be some ways to prevent them from frequent occurrence.
Strains and sprains are quite different and commonly confused with each other. It is very important for all who are highly active, to know the difference. Both are sports injuries, but they affect different parts of the body. A strain affects the muscles and tendons tissues. Tendons tissues attach the muscle to the bone. A sprain affects the ligament fibrous tissues that connect the bones together in a joint.


