Muscle Strains
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Muscle Strains Types
Three types of muscle strains include:
Grade I
muscle strain:
Stretching injury without tearing of the muscle
Grade II
muscle strain:
Partial tearing of muscle
Grade III
muscle strain:
Complete rupture of the muscle
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Muscle Strains Anatomy
Related Topics:
Acute back strain or sprain
Arm injury
Back injury
Calf strain
Groin strain
Hamstring rupture
Hamstring strain
Hip strain
Leg injury
Leg strain
Muscle cramps
Neck injury
Neck pain
Neck strain or sprain
Quadriceps muscle strain
Rotator cuff tear
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Arm pain after injury
Back pain after injury
Back pain after lifting
Leg pain after injury
Neck pain after injury
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Last Updated: Jun 10, 2008
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