218 | Muscle Strains: Why Do They Happen & What You Can Do!
Episode description
Could it be a sprain or strain? DocJen & Dr. Dom differentiate sprains from strains, describing their experiences with strain in gymnastics and football respectively. They have into the pathophysiology of strain, explaining why or when they may happen, common systems, risk factors, and causes for strains. Finally, they list how strain grades are diagnosed and the four phases of healing for strains! Tune in to learn more!
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What You Will Learn In This PT Pearl:
02:43 - Sprain vs Strain
03:59 - DocJen & Dr. Dom’s experiences with strains
06:22 - Why do strains happen?
07:40 - Grades of strains
11:29 - Common symptoms
11:55 - Risk factors or causes for strains
15:15 - Approaching healing
23:01 - Why mobility is important!
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