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MODULE 3
First Aid at Work : UNIT 1
01.04.2018
SOFT TISSUE INJURIES
Injuries to muscle, ligaments and tendons are often sport related.
Sprain
• A sprain occurs when one or more of the ligaments have been stretched, twisted, or torn, usually as a result of excessive force being applied to a joint.
Strain
• A strain occurs when the muscle fibres stretch or tear. They usually occur when the muscle has been stretched beyond it’s limits, or when the muscle has been forced to contract.
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