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Muscle Strains

Underlying Cause

Muscle Strains Underlying Cause

Muscles strains are caused by overloading a muscle beyond its capacity.

Common causes for muscle strains include:

Heavy lifting
Sports: football, basketball, tennis, weightlifting
Automobile accidents
Occupational injuries

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Last Updated: Jun 3, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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