STRAINS

What are strains? FIRST AID

-Injury in muscles or tendons P.R.I.C.E
-Abnormal stretching or tearing in muscle or Protect
tendon
-Secure the injured area

Rest
CAUSES
-Avoid using your muscle on the injured part for
-No proper training too long and if it already hurts

-Not warming up properly before physical Ice

activity
-Apply ice immediately after injuring your
-Poor flexibility muscle to reduce swelling

-Poor conditioning Compress

-Overexertion and fatigue -Wrap the affected area with an elastic bandage
until swelling comes down. Do not wrap the are
too tightly, doing so can reduce blood
EFFECTS/SYMPTOMS circulation

-Sudden onset of pain Elevate

-Soreness -Keep the injured muscle raised above the heart

level to improve blood circulation.
-Limited range of movement

-Bruising or Discoloration

-Swelling

-A “knotted-up” feeling

-Muscle spasms

-Stiffness

-Weakness