Sprain vs Strain. What's the Difference?

What's the Difference? Sprain vs Strain
What's the Difference? Ligament Sprain vs Muscle Strain
Sprain: An injury to a ligament.
Anatomy: Ligaments are connective tissues made of tough collagen fibers that attach bones to other bones.
Function: Ligaments provide support and stabilize joints by preventing excessive motion.
Classifications: Sprains are classified according to their severity.
Mild, or Grade One, sprains consist of stretching and microscopic tearing of the ligament.
Grade Two, or moderate, sprains are partial tearing of the ligament.
Grade Three is considered a severe sprain and consists of a complete rupture of the ligament.
Strains: An injury to a muscle is called a strain.
Classifications: Muscle strains are classified by severity.
Symptoms:
Grade One, or mild, strains produce mild discomfort, mild tightness and minimally affect activity.
A moderate, or Grade Two, strain consists of moderate discomfort, sudden twinges of pain, limited ability to perform activity, limping, moderate swelling and bruising.
Severe, or Grade Three, strains elicit intense pain, significant bruising, swelling, muscle spasm and limited ability to walk.
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