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Sprains, refers to a tear in a ligament and can range from tearing a few fibers, a slight tear, to a complete tear of all of the ligament fibers.
Dr. Steve Rosenberg: Athletes Beware -- Aches, Pains and Strains; How Did That Happen? Dr. Steve Rosenberg 2011
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Sprains were the way to go; torn ligaments were even better.
Starting from Scratch Susan Gilbert-Collins 2010
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Sprains are more likely to happen when muscles are wii-k.
ccfinlay: Bittercon's Saturday Night Write-Your-Own-Punchline Party ccfinlay 2007
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Sprains occur around joints and strains occur in muscles and tendons.
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Sprains, for example -- most experts will tell you to ice it and elevate it.
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Sprains and dislocations could be adjusted and the pain managed with herbs and massage, but not always with success.
The Battle of Salamis Barry Strauss 2004
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Sprains and dislocations could be adjusted and the pain managed with herbs and massage, but not always with success.
The Battle of Salamis Barry Strauss 2004
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Sprains, bruises and traumata of all sorts respond to color as to no other treatment.
Zolar’s Magick Of Color Simon 1994
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Sprains, bruises and traumata of all sorts respond to color as to no other treatment.
Zolar’s Magick Of Color Simon 1994
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Sprains, bruises and traumata of all sorts respond to color as to no other treatment.
Zolar’s Magick Of Color Simon 1994
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