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| this type of strain reflects tearing of few muscle fibers and is accompanied by minor edema, tenderness, and mild muscle spasm, without noticeable loss of function. |
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| This type of strain involves tearing of more muscle fibers and is manifested by notable loss of load-bearing strength with accompanying edema, tenderness, muscle spasm and ecchymosis. |
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| This type of strain involves complete disruption of at least one musculotendinous unit that involves separation of muscle from muscle, muscle from tendon, or muscle from bone. |
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| What type of sprain is caused by tearing of ligamentous fibers? Manifested by mild edema, local tenerness, and pain that is elicited when the joint is moved; however, there is no appreciable joint instability. |
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| What type of sprain results in partial loss of normal joint function? |
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| Intermittent application of moist or dry cold packs for ______minutes during the first 25 to 48 hours after injury produces vasoconstriction, which decreases __________, reduces __________, and discomfort. |
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| When should you begin applying heat intermittently after an injury and how often? |
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| After the acute inflammatory stage (24-48 hrs), heat may be applied intermittently (for 15 to 30 min, four times a day) to relieve muscle spasm and to promote vasodilation, absorption and repair. |
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| When can progressive and passive exercises begin after injury? |
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| For severe strains and sprains, how a period of immobilization may be required? |
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