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Sprains Vs Strains Vs Repetitive Stress Injuries
From Ankles to Knees to Wrists, Learn How To Tell Which Injury You Have
The majority of us have experienced that twinge of pain after an awkward movement or a day of repetitive tasks. Maybe you twisted your ankle during a hike, felt a sharp pull in your back after lifting something heavy, or noticed a dull ache in your wrist after hours of typing. No matter your injury, our physiotherapists will take the time to explain the type of injury you have and show you how physiotherapy can help you recover stronger than ever.
Strain vs. Sprain vs. Repetitive Stress Injuries
When it comes to sprains, strains, and repetitive stress injuries, it can be difficult to understand the differences between each one – but we’re here to help!
Sprains
- A sprain is an injury to a ligament, the tough bands of tissue that connect bones to each other at a joint.
- Sprains typically occur when a joint is forced beyond its normal range of motion, causing the ligament to stretch or tear.
- Common symptoms of a sprain include pain, swelling, bruising, and difficulty moving the affected joint.
- Ankle sprains are the most common type of sprain, often caused by twisting or rolling the ankle.
Strains
- A strain is an injury to a muscle or tendon, the fibrous cords that attach muscles to bones.
- Strains usually happen when a muscle is overstretched or overworked, causing the muscle fibers or tendon to tear.
- Symptoms of a strain can include pain, muscle tightness, muscle weakness, and spasms.
- Back strains are a frequent type of strain, often caused by improper lifting or sudden movements.
Repetitive Stress Injuries (RSIs)
- Carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, and tennis elbow are examples of RSIs.
- RSIs are a group of disorders that occur from repeated movements or overuse of a particular muscle, tendon, or nerve.
- RSIs develop gradually over time, and symptoms can worsen if the repetitive activity continues.
- Common symptoms of RSIs include pain, numbness, tingling, weakness, and loss of function in the affected area.
Causes and Risk Factors
Several factors can increase your risk of experiencing a sprain, strain, or RSI:
Sprains:
Participating in sports, wearing improper footwear, and having a history of ankle sprains can increase your risk.
Strains:
Overexertion, poor posture, and muscle fatigue can contribute to strains.
RSIs:
Performing repetitive tasks, using improper techniques, and having poor ergonomics in the workplace can lead to RSIs.
Why Choose Foundation?
We are Built by Us. For You
In a crowded healthcare market, it feels like you’re asked to make endless choices: Which clinic? Which provider? Do they have the experience for me?
We make that choice much easier for you.
Choosing Foundation means selecting a physiotherapy brand that is 100% owned and managed by healthcare practitioners. We care about clinical excellence and outcomes, FIRST.
It’s the commitment to our patients above all else.
👉 Evidence-based practice and learning are at the centre of our practices. You can be assured that, regardless of who you see, your practitioner is expertly trained and has years of experience and support guiding them.
👉 Associate tiers of our practitioners mean accessibility options for our clients, rewarding expertise within our team and sustainability of our practices.
👉 We genuinely want our clients to reach their goals and more. Outcomes are not a buzzword for us. It’s a core value.
👉 We are very selective of who we bring on our team. Every year, we turn away applicants to make sure you have the right people looking after you. We don’t just want someone who has the letters behind the name. We are seeking an individual who is willing to learn and committed to excellence.
👉 As physiotherapy leaders in the community, we understand physiotherapy throughout the lifespan. We offer a variety of approaches and care models. We can handle most conditions, so we don’t have to say no to anyone.
👉 We collect feedback from our team and our patients along every step of the way.
At Foundation, we are not just your average ‘physio clinic.’ — we set the bar VERY high for what great physiotherapy should be.
That’s why we call it More than Physio. It’s Built by Us…FOR YOU 💙
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Pedorthics Support Your Foundation.
Pedorthics focuses on the assessment, design, and fitting of custom foot orthotics to support how your body moves from the ground up. At Foundation, Pedorthic care is used to improve alignment, reduce pain, and enhance overall movement quality.
Your feet play a critical role in how force travels through your body. When they are not functioning optimally, it can contribute to pain or dysfunction in the ankles, knees, hips, pelvis, and lower back. Our Pedorthic services are designed to address these issues with thoughtful, individualized solutions that can range from correcting severe deformities, to optimizing alignment by as little as 0.1 millimeters.
What Is a Pedorthist?
Pedorthists specialize in the evaluation of foot structure, biomechanics, and gait to determine how your feet affect the function of the rest of your body. Based on this assessment, custom orthotics may be recommended to provide appropriate support, improve alignment, and optimize movement throughout the entire body.
Rather than relying on generic inserts, our approach is based on a comprehensive analysis of how you move in order to create a custom prescription matching exactly what your body needs to function more efficiently.
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