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muscle strain/tear
Injury to skeletal muscle or tendon resulting from overuse or improper use. May refer to muscle tear.
Clinical manifestations:
- a pop during exercise may be noted
- may result in tenderness & ecchymosis
* see hamstring strain
Specific
gastrocnemius muscle tear
hamstring strain
repetitive strain disorder; repetitive motion disorder; cumulative trauma disorder; overuse syndrome
General
muscle injury
References
- Stedman's Medical Dictionary 27th ed, Williams &
Wilkins, Baltimore, 1999