sprained
Overstretched a ligament
Sprained describes a joint that has been injured by sudden twisting or wrenching, stretching or tearing the ligaments without dislocating the bones: a sprained ankle, a sprained wrist.
The past participle of sprain functions as an adjective describing the resulting condition: She hobbled on her sprained knee for weeks.
Connective tissue between bones
strain · joint · knee · hyperextension · overextension · dislocation · rupture · tendon
Cessation of activity
- iceWater's solid form
- compressionForcing into smaller space
- elevationHeight above reference point
- braceDevice providing structural stability
splint · wrap · bandage · immobilization · anti-inflammatory · ibuprofen · crutches · tape
Descend under gravity
- misstepError in action or judgment
- twistRotating motion or surprise
- stumbleLose footing momentarily
- tripPlanned travel somewhere
slip · overexertion · collision · tackle · overuse · uneven ground · pivot · plant
Persistent dull discomfort
- throbbingRhythmic painful pulsing
- sorenessTender, painful sensation
- tendernessGentle, caring quality
- discomfortMild physical or mental distress
sharp · shooting · stinging · dull · nagging · chronic · acute · severe
Abnormally enlarged
- inflammationProtective tissue response
- edemaPathological tissue puffiness
- puffySwollen with air
- bruisingCausing tissue discoloration
discoloration · tender · inflamed · distended · enlarged · puffiness · redness · warmth
Recovery from injury/addiction
- physical therapyRehabilitative movement-based medical care
- healingRestoration of health
- strengtheningIncreasing power or solidity
- exercisesActivities for fitness
mobility · range of motion · reconditioning · recuperation · gradual return · stretching · balance training · proprioception
ligament
Connective tissue between bones
torn · strain · joint · knee · hyperextension · overextension · dislocation · rupture · tendon · muscle
rest
Cessation of activity
- iceWater's solid form
- compressionForcing into smaller space
- elevationHeight above reference point
brace · splint · wrap · bandage · immobilization · anti-inflammatory · ibuprofen · crutches · tape · support
fall
Descend under gravity
trip · slip · overexertion · collision · tackle · overuse · uneven ground · pivot · plant · roll
ache
Persistent dull discomfort
- throbbingRhythmic painful pulsing
- sorenessTender, painful sensation
- tendernessGentle, caring quality
discomfort · sharp · shooting · stinging · dull · nagging · chronic · acute · severe · mild
swollen
Abnormally enlarged
- inflammationProtective tissue response
- edemaPathological tissue puffiness
- puffySwollen with air
bruising · discoloration · tender · inflamed · distended · enlarged · puffiness · redness · warmth · fluid
rehabilitation
Recovery from injury/addiction
- physical therapyRehabilitative movement-based medical care
- healingRestoration of health
- strengtheningIncreasing power or solidity
exercises · mobility · range of motion · reconditioning · recuperation · gradual return · stretching · balance training · proprioception · rebuild
basketball
Team sport with hoops
volleyball · gymnastics · running · hiking · skiing · skating · trail · court · field · athlete
- sprained ankleInjured foot hinge
- ankle sprainOverstretched foot ligaments
- knee sprainDamaged ligaments in leg joint
- wrist sprainTorn ligaments at hand-arm junction
- shoulder sprainDamaged ligaments in arm joint
- elbow sprainDamaged arm-joint ligaments