A bruise is caused when tiny blood vessels are damaged or broken as the result of a bump to the skin and a bruise results from blood leaking from these injured blood vessels into the soft tissue.
A sprain is an injury to a ligament (the thick, tough, fibrous tissue that connects bones together).If too much force is applied to a ligament, they can be stretched or torn causing a sprain.
A strain is an injury to a muscle or tendon. Muscles are made to stretch, but if stretched too far, it may cause stretching or tearing of a muscle or tendon.
Some of the Signs and Symptoms may be:
- Tenderness
- Swelling
- Bruising
- Too painful to use affected joint
How to Help
- Rest
- Ice
- Compression
- Elevation
- Get medical advice if required.
This information is for reference only and comprehensive life saving skills can only be gained by attending a First Aid Christchurch first aid course.