Ellis PT: How PT Can Help Your Ankle-Foot Sprain on Strain

What Is The Difference Between A Sprain And Strain? A sprain happens when a ligament (the tissue that connects one bone) is stretched or torn. Sprains are typically the result of a trauma, a deceleration (slowing down) movement, or a sudden change in direction. The most common symptoms include pain, inflammation, muscle spasm, and sometimes an inability to move the joints where the injury occurred.

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