Sprains or strains of the muscles or tendons may occur due to factors such as abnormal positioning of the head and neck while watching television, working on a computer for long durations, reading books in an awkward position, bending over the desk while working, sleeping in an awkward position and sudden twisting of the body while performing exercises.

 

Overuse of the muscles may be noticed in most of the individuals that makes them vulnerable to be strained or sprained. Repeated overuse of the knees and ankles as in walking, running or squatting is a common example. Overuse of the knees and ankles is more frequently observed in case of athletes such as gymnasts, runners or cyclists. Trauma to the joint ligaments while running, jumping or sudden twisting also results in significant pain in these joints. ^{1, 2, 3}     

Written by: Healthplus24 team
Date: Dec30th,08

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• Risk factors for sprains and strains
• Symptoms of sprains and strains
• Treatment of sprains and strains