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218 | Muscle Strains: Why Do They Happen & What You Can Do!

Jun 27, 202225 minEp. 218
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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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