A strain is defined as

A strain is defined as

• A. Sprain
• B. Strain
• C. Fracture
• D. Dislocation

Answer: (B)

A strain is an injury to muscle or tendon tissue caused by overstretching or overuse. This distinguishes it from a sprain, which injures ligaments around a joint; a fracture, which is a break in a bone; and a dislocation, where a bone is forced out of its joint. In a strain, you typically feel muscle pain, weakness, and sometimes swelling in the affected area after activities that involve sudden or heavy use of the muscle. Management focuses on allowing the soft tissue to heal, with appropriate rest, and gradual return to movement as tolerated.

A strain is an injury to muscle or tendon tissue caused by overstretching or overuse. This distinguishes it from a sprain, which injures ligaments around a joint; a fracture, which is a break in a bone; and a dislocation, where a bone is forced out of its joint. In a strain, you typically feel muscle pain, weakness, and sometimes swelling in the affected area after activities that involve sudden or heavy use of the muscle. Management focuses on allowing the soft tissue to heal, with appropriate rest, and gradual return to movement as tolerated.