Strains

Question 1

Definition

Answer 1

> Muscle/tendon injury due to over contracting/overlengthening which tears the collagen
typically in 2 joint muscles especially in those with higher % of type 2 fibres
typically in eccentric contractions (deceleration phase)

Question 2

Management

Answer 2

> POLICE (protect, optimally load, ice, compression, elevation)
> Mobilisation ASAP
> Strength/ loading as tolerated
> proprioception
> endurance training
> surgery
(healing time will depend on severity)