When a sprain occurs, you have overstretched, twisted, or damaged a ligament, usually from a sudden event (i.e. twisting your ankle while running). Ligaments are bands of tissues that connect the ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Many people don't know differences between a strain and a sprain. Athletes of all skill levels endure injuries every year.

Last week, we reviewed concussions as we approach the fall sports season. This week, as many scholastic athletes prepare for their first games, let’s take a look at different types of bone, muscle and ...

Christie McMahon cringes when she hears runners dismiss an ankle twist as "merely" a sprain. That's because the 35-year-old marathoner and triathlete from Washington state believes that under ...

A pulled muscle is an injury to your muscle fibers. Muscle fibers are the large cells that make up your muscles. Your muscles allow you to move when they contract and relax. Many people use the terms ...

Some of the most important players on NFL teams are those that might not necessarily start the season on the field. Depth is crucial during a rigorous 17-game regular-season schedule that's preceded ...

Sprains and strains are common musculoskeletal injuries that can cause significant pain, swelling, and impaired joint movement. However, sprains differ in that they involve the stretching or tearing ...

Some of the most important players on NFL teams are those that might not necessarily start the season on the field. Depth is crucial during a rigorous 17-game regular-season schedule that’s preceded ...