distension Definition The term “muscle strain” (technical term: distension) is used in medical terminology to describe the process of stretching a muscle beyond the usual extent. The muscle strain as such must be distinguished from a torn muscle fibre. In the latter case, the smallest tears within the muscle fibers occur and an associated accumulation … Muscle Strain
Causes Within a skeletal muscle, the so-called “sarcomeres” form the smallest structural units. Several of these sarcomeres together form a muscle fibril. These, in turn, combine to form individual myofibrils and muscle fibers, which together form a muscle fiber bundle. A muscle itself therefore consists of a large number of muscle fiber bundles. The cause … Causes | Muscle Strain
Diagnosis The diagnosis of muscle strain is made on the basis of the symptoms that emerge during a conversation with the treating physician. The exact course of the accident and the symptoms will be explained during the consultation. This is followed by a physical examination. The doctor checks the appearance and function of the affected … Diagnosis | Muscle Strain
History The course of a muscle strain depends on how severe the previous injury was, i.e. how much the muscle was overstretched. Depending on the extent and scope of the injury, a muscle strain takes two to three weeks to heal. Prognosis In most cases a pulled muscle heals completely within a period of one … History | Muscle Strain