Your 6PM Kickboxing class is full of highly competitive people. On Monday, several people experience strains in their low back region after executing a rather spectacular split-leap move. A “strain” is the common terms for an overstretching injury of:
Explanation
Answer: C - A strain, referenced anecdotally as a “pulled muscle,” is an overstretching injury or tear to the fibers of either the muscle itself or its corresponding tendon. In contrast, a tear to a ligament should be referenced as a sprain. Sprains can create serious joint instability if the tear is massive enough to undermine the structural integrity of the joint. While tears to fascia, such as a plantar fascia tear, are relatively common, they are not referenced as sprains or strains. Injuries to cartilage typically occur through weight bearing events, especially those that involve “planting and cutting” movements.
