A sprain occurs when ligaments are stretched or torn, commonly in the ankle, while a strain involves stretching or tearing of muscle or tendon fibers, often in the lower back or thighs. Symptoms for sprains include pain, decreased movement, swelling, and tenderness, while strains may present with similar symptoms along with muscle pulls and spasms. The RICE method (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) is recommended for initial treatment, along with consulting a doctor if symptoms persist.

2. WHAT IS SPRAIN ?
•A SPRAIN OCCURWHEN THE LIGAMENTS HOLDING A JOINT TOGETHER ARE STRETCHED
AND TORN.THE MOST COMMON LOCATION FOR SPRAIN IS ANKLE

3. WHAT IS STRAIN ?
•A STRAIN OCCURS WHEN THE FIBERS OF A MUSCLE OR TENDON ARE STRETCHED AND
TORN.THE MOST COMMON LOCATION OF STRAIN IS LOWER BACK AND BACK OF THIGHS

5. SIGN AND SYMPTOMS
SPRAIN
• PAIN
• DECREASED MOVEMENT
• SWELLING
• TENDERNESS
• REDNESS
STRAIN
•PAIN
•SWELLING
•TENDERNESS
•MUSCLE PULL
•MUSCLE SPASM
•CRAMPS IN MUSCLE

6. FIRST AID TREATMENT
•ASSESS THE VICTIM AND RECOGNIZE SPRAIN AND STRAIN
•FIRST STAGE TO REDUCE SWELLING AND PAIN RICE-R THERAPY (REST, ICE, COMPRESS,
ELEVATE) FOR THE FIRST 24 TO 48 HOURS
•1. REST (R) : THE INJURED AREA (REDUCE REGULAR EXERCISE OR ACTIVITIES AS
NEEDED)
•2. ICE (I) : THE INJURED AREA, 20 MINUTES AT A TIME, FOUR TO EIGHT TIMES A DAY
(COLD PACK, ICE BAG, OR PLASTIC BAG FILLED WITH CRUSHED ICE AND WRAPPED IN A
TOWEL CAN BE USED)

7. •COMPRESSION (C) : BANDAGE THE AREA FIRMLY (BUT NOT TOO TIGHTLY) AROUND,
ABOVE AND BELOW THE WOUND
•ELEVATED (E) : THE INJURED AREA, ABOVE THE LEVEL OF THE HEART, TO HELP DECREASE
SWELLING WHILE YOU ARE LYING OR SITTING DOWN
•REFERRAL (R) : HAVE THE INJURY CHECKED BY A DOCTOR. IT IS IMPORTANT TO GET IT
CHECKED BY DOCTOR IF THE PAIN, SWELLING DOES NOT GO AWAY OR IF THERE IS A LOT
OF DISCOMFORT IN THE AREA.