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Treatment for Sprains and Strains
Treatment for Sprains and Strains
Specific treatment for a sprain or strain will be determined by your physician based on:
- Your age, overall health, and medical history
- Extent of the injury
- Your tolerance for specific medications, procedures, or therapies
- Expectations for the course of the injury
- Your opinion or preference
Initial treatment for a sprain or strain includes R.I.C.E. (rest, ice, compression, and elevation). Other treatment options may include:
- Activity restrictions
- Splint/cast
- Crutches/wheelchair
- Physical therapy (to stretch and strengthen the injured muscles, ligaments, and tendons)
- Surgery (especially if the injury is reoccurring or if a muscle, tendon, or ligament is badly torn)
Be sure to consult your physician if there is a prolonged, visible deformity of the affected area, or if severe pain prevents use of arm, leg, wrist, ankle, or knee.
Long-term outlook for a patient with a sprain or strain
Contusions, sprains, or strains may heal quite quickly, depending on one's age. It is important that the patient adhere to the activity restrictions and/or stretching and strengthening rehabilitation programs to prevent re-injury.
Most sports injuries are due to either traumatic injury or overuse of muscles or joints. Many sports injuries can be prevented with proper conditioning and training, wearing appropriate protective gear, and using proper equipment.