SPRAINS Meaning and
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Sprains are injuries that occur to the ligaments, which are bands of tough and fibrous tissues that connect bones to one another in a joint. They are commonly caused by sudden and forceful movements that extend or twist a joint beyond its normal range of motion. While any joint in the body can be affected, sprains most commonly occur in the ankles, wrists, and knees.
The signs and symptoms of a sprain may include pain, swelling, bruising, instability, and difficulty moving the affected joint. The severity of a sprain can range from mild, where the ligaments are overstretched but not torn, to moderate or severe, where the ligaments are partially or completely torn.
Immediate treatment for a sprain involves following the RICE protocol, which stands for rest, ice, compression, and elevation. This includes resting the injured joint, applying ice to reduce swelling, using a compression bandage to provide support, and elevating the injured area to minimize swelling.
Long-term management of sprains generally involves a combination of physical therapy and rehabilitation exercises to restore strength, flexibility, and stability to the affected joint. In some cases, braces or splints may be used to provide additional support during the healing process.
It is important to seek medical attention for a sprain if there is severe pain, inability to bear weight on the injured joint, significant swelling, or if the pain persists or worsens over time.
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Etymology of SPRAINS
The word sprain comes from Old French espreindre, meaning to squeeze or to press. It developed from the Latin term exprimere, formed by combining ex (out) and premere (to press), which had a similar meaning. Over time, espreindre evolved into eschreindre in Old French, and eventually transformed into sprain in Middle English, maintaining its original sense of to squeeze or press, causing injury.
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