The Difference Between Sprains and Strains | Pain Science Physical Therapy

Pain Science Physical Therapy lead physical therapist Dr. Orit Hickman explains the difference between sprains and strains using an example of a sprained or rolled ankle vs. a strained hamstring in one’s lower leg, often caused when overexerting oneself while running. What is a sprain? It’s an injury to a ligament that connects bones to each other. A strain, on the other hand, is an injury to muscle.
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[@87amoore]

studying for NREMT and this is the only thing that made sense and helped me remember so thank you!

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[@RyanWilliams222]

All of UA-cam should be this simple and effective. 👍🏼

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Thank you!

[@wiself964]

thank you so much that was short and straightforward.

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[@gs8941]

Thank you Doc for such a easy explanation about the difference between sprains and strains. Do keep sharing.

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You are welcome!

[@devinecatlady]

While listening to your description twice over I have finally finally found a way to remember the difference.
It comes down to the order of letters in the alphabet.
"P" comes before "T"...and...
" L" comes before "M".
So a sPrain affects the Ligament.
And a sTrain affects the Muscle.
I think I might actually remember this this time. 😁
Thank you.

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Awesome!

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thank you miranda 😁

[@abhi_boxthenics2818]

Beautifully explained. Thank you. It was helpful.

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Glad it was helpful!

[@LadyG0diva1]

It's good to help folk better understand what's happened and to have information on what to expect and to clear the confusion. I just read a quote from Anais Nin "You live out the confusions until they become clear." Your videos bring some clarity.

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Thanks Lynne!

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well explained! helped a lot!

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Glad it was helpful!

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Thanks

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Thank you so much 💖

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Thank you

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Thanks mam for helpful information

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[@chessie203]

Thank you so much. I had been trying it figure out how to remember the difference…

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Glad it helped!

[@anthonysnyder5624]

Thank you! Self diagnosing. I'm pretty sure I damaged all three. I heard or felt a pop and it swelled up like a balloon.

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Sorry to hear that. I hope that you feel better soon!

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[@ajitesh_thakur]

Doctor, how do sprains heal when ligaments have very little blood flow?

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Ligaments have less blood flow but still have blood flow. This is why they take longer to heal but they still are able to heal.

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Glad you enjoyed!

[@graceeaston5122]

haha funny because I pulled my hamstrain and i have a sprained ankle from basketball

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Argh so sorry to hear that Grace!

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Thank you

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