A collective term for muscle and ligament injuries without dislocation or fracture. A sprain is a joint injury in which some of the fibers of a supporting ligament are ruptured but the continuity of the ligament remains intact. A strain is an overstretching or overexertion of some part of the musculature
Harm or hurt to the ankle or ankle joint usually inflicted by an external source
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Sprains -- Prevention. : Illustrated guide to taping techniques / Karin A. Austin, Kathryn A. Gwynn-Brett, Sarah C. Marshall
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Sprains -- United States : Treatment and rehabilitation of the high ankle sprain / written by Jason Scibek and the National Athletic Trainers Association ; presented by Jason Scibek ; produced by Healthy Learning
