answersLogoWhite

0

What are the demographics of sprains and strains?

Updated: 9/28/2023
User Avatar

GaleEncyofMedicine

Lvl 1
13y ago

Best Answer

Sprains and strains are common. Anyone can have them. Children under age eight are less likely to have sprains than are older people. People who are active in sports suffer more strains and sprains than less active people.

User Avatar

Wiki User

13y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: What are the demographics of sprains and strains?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

What is worse sprain or strain?

Sprains, strains, and scrapes


What has the author C W Mansell Moullin written?

C. W. Mansell Moullin has written: 'Sprains' -- subject(s): Accessible book, Sprains and Strains, Sprains


How are strains diagnosed?

Grade I sprains and mild strains are usually self-diagnosed. Grade II and III sprains are often seen by a physician, who x rays the area to differentiate between a sprain and a fracture.


What are the 4 kinds of muscle injuries?

strains, sprains, cramps, and repetitive stress injury


What does ICD9 code 844.9 mean?

sprains and strains of knee and leg, unspecified site


Are strains injuries toligaments?

No, SPRAINS are injuries to ligaments. A strain usually refes to a muscle


How will you prevent sports injuries like sprains and strains?

make sure you wear right equitment


What are some medical conditions treated with low level laser therapy?

"Medical conditions treated with low level laser therapy are sinus pain, back sprains or strains, knee sprains or strains. This type of therapy is also used to treat skin conditions."


How are sprains prevented?

Sprains and strains can be prevented by warming-up before exercising, using proper lifting techniques, wearing properly fitting shoes, and taping or bracing the joint.


How are treatments for strains sprains and fracture alike?

all treatments must allow the injured parts to rest


What are some common causes of exercise related injury?

sprains, bruises, cuts, strains, scrapes, and blisters


How are strains prevented?

Sprains and strains can be prevented by warming-up before exercising, using proper lifting techniques, wearing properly fitting shoes, and taping or bracing the joint.