Sprains and Strains Musculoskeletal Disorders Conditions and Diseases
Sprains and Strains Musculoskeletal Disorders Conditions and Diseases
A sprain is an injury which occurs to ligaments caused by a sudden overstretching. The ligament is only usually stretched, but sometimes it can be snapped, slightly torn or ruptured, which are more serious and require longer to heal.
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Whiplash - Information sheet about the treatment, prognosis and organizations. Compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS).
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Spine-Health - Information on whiplash injury, how it occurs, factors that affect it and treatment options.
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About Sprains and Strains - Information about injuries to ligaments and joints throughout the body.
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Spineuniverse - Whiplash Center - Explains causes and diagnosis of whiplash with links to multiple treatment and prevention options.
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Spine Research Institute of San Diego - An educational and research organization that specializes in whiplash related disorders. Seminars for physicians and attorneys are given all across the country.
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Broken Bones, Sprains, and Strains - From KidsHealth.org, information for parents regarding treatment for these types of injuries.
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eMedicine Health - Achilles Tendon Rupture - Overview of Achilles tendon rupture and its causes, symptoms and treatment.
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eMedicine Health - Ruptured Tendon - Information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment of ruptured tendons.
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Tendon Repair - Description of the procedure to correct damaged or torn tendons.
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Muscle Strain - Information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment of muscle strains.
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