Strains: Diagnostic Tests

Question 1

Strain: Diagnostic Tests

Answer 1

Physical Exam
Imaging Tests
UTZ
MRI

Question 2

Strain: Diagnostic Tests

It is important to include activity history when symptoms were first noticed - provider will classify muscle strain by grading according to how severe it is:

Grade I (Mild)
Grade II (Moderate)
Grade III (Severe)

Answer 2

Physical Exam

Question 3

Strain: Diagnostic Tests

May be used to diagnosed more severe muscle strain

Answer 3

Imaging Tests

Question 4

Strain: Diagnostic Tests

To check for tears or fluid build up around your strained muscle

Answer 4

UTZ

Question 5

Strain: Diagnostic Tests

To check for blood clots, a tear, or internal bleeding

These tests will also help them see if your injury damaged other tissues like your tendons or ligaments

Answer 5

MRI