Sprains and Strains 

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Sprains and Strains 

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Strains
Qn. What is a strain?

• A strain is a torn or overstretched muscle.
  Qn. State the signs and symptoms of sprains and strains.
• Pain around the injured part.
• Swelling around the injured part.
• Difficulty when moving the injured part.
  Qn. What first aid is given for a sprain or strain?
• Apply an ice pack or a cold compress around the injured part.
  Qn. Identify the different ways of maintaining the proper functioning of the skeletal muscular system.
• Have regular physical exercises.
• Feed on a balanced diet.
• Immunize children against killer diseases.
• Maintaining proper body posture.
• Having enough rest and sleep.
  Qn. State the advantages / importance of having regular physical exercises.
• Physical exercises promote the proper functioning of the body organs.
• Physical exercises make the heart muscles to grow stronger.
• Physical exercises enable the joint to become flexible.
• Physical exercises reduce the amount of fats in the body.
• Physical exercises reduce risks of heart diseases.
• Physical exercises enable digestion of food to be carried out smoothly.
• Physical exercises make ligaments and tendons strong.