need a sheet of paper to make a chart.. grade 1grade 2grade 3 strain sprain
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DEGREE OF STRAIN/ SPRAIN
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Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 3
Strain
Sprain
Grades of Strain
GRADE 1
Local pain which increases with tension on muscle.
Minor loss of strength.
Mild swelling and ecchymosis.
Local tenderness.
Where in the muscle can a strain occur?
Grades of Strain
GRADE 2
Similar to grade 1 but: Moderate S/S Impaired muscle
function.
Grades of Strain
GRADE 3
S/S are severe. Loss of muscle
function. Palpable defect.
Highest incidence muscles: Hamstrings Gastrocnemius Quadriceps Hip flexors Rotator cuffs
Grades of Sprains
GRADE 1
Some stretching and separation of fibers.
Minimal instability. Mild pain, swelling
and joint stiffness.
Grades of Sprains
GRADE 2
Some tearing and separation of fibers.
Moderate instability. Moderate pain,
swelling, and joint stiffness.
Grades of Sprains
GRADE 3
Total tearing of ligament. Severe instability. Can result in subluxation. Severe pain then followed
by no to little pain from disruption of nerve fibers.
Severe swelling and joint stiffness some hours later.
Rule out other ligament damage.