Presentation
A grade 3 injury may additionally present as a hernia or defect in the involved muscle. [completerunning.com]
Case presentation A 28-year-old Caucasian professional soccer player presented after experiencing a popping sensation associated with strong parietal pain localized between the left 11th and 12th ribs. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
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Abdominal Strain Signs & Symptoms With a grade one Abdominal muscle strain the signs of injury may not be present until after the activity is over. [physioroom.com]
Gastrointestinal
- Abdominal Pain
Abdominal muscle pain must not be confused with abdominal pain due to intestinal muscle pains. While abdominal muscle problems are a cause of abdominal pain, the muscles in the intestinal walls are different. [healthhype.com]
Investigators in yet another study 5 prospectively evaluated patients with chronic abdominal pain who met minimal criteria for abdominal wall pain. [aafp.org]
If you have a fever and abdominal pain, seek medical attention right away. [tipdisease.com]
- Abdominal Tenderness
Abdominal-wall tenderness: a useful sign in the acute abdomen. Lancet. 1977;2(8047):1053–4. 4. Thomson WH, Dawes RF, Carter SS. Abdominal wall tenderness: a useful sign in chronic abdominal pain. Br J Surg. 1991;78:223–5. 5. [aafp.org]
Neurologic
- Forgetful
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Urogenital
- Testicular Pain
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Treatment
Read more: Abdominal Pain Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, Home Remedies Lower Abdominal Muscle Strain Causes, Symptoms, Treatment Pulled Abdominal Muscles Causes, Symptoms, Treatment Torn Abdominal Muscle Symptoms, Treatment, Prevention [tipdisease.com]
Platelet-rich plasma treatment was administered and the soccer player returned to competition on the 21st day after treatment. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Heat therapy is a particularly effective form of treatment for an abdominal sprain or strain, and can be alternated with ice treatments. NSAIDS (anti-inflammatories) and paracetamol can be taken to aid pain relief. [vivomed.com]
Prognosis
The prognosis is excellent for a complete recovery from a lumbar strain or sprain injury. More than 90 percent of patients completely recover from an episode of lumbar muscle strain or sprain within one month. [aans.org]
Prognosis of a side strain With appropriate physiotherapy management, most patients with a side strain can make a full recovery (i.e. return to sport or normal activities) in a period of 4-6 weeks. In more severe cases, recovery may take longer. [physioadvisor.com.au]
Etiology
Table of Contents Strain etiology, assessment, and grading Rehabilitation — Acute/Inflammator Phase Rehabilitation — Repair and Remodeling Phase Conclusion Strain etiology, assessment, and grading Strains, pulls, tears, and ruptures are different names [stevenlow.org]
View/Print Table TABLE 3 Etiology of Abdominal Wall Pain Etiology Comments Diagnosis Hernia Protuberance in abdominal wall that usually decreases in size when patient is supine Abdominal CT scanning, abdominal ultrasonography, herniography Rectus nerve [aafp.org]
Prevention
Orthotics can prevent overprontation and make sure there is no undue strain placed on the alignment of the spine, which if left untreated could result in abdominal muscle strain. [vivomed.com]
Prevention is simple. Make these muscles stronger and perform appropriate warm up procedures prior to activity. There are numerous abdominal strengthening exercises in the form of crunches and core stabilization programs. [completerunning.com]
Pelvic Tilt Exercise to Help Prevent Abdominal Muscle Tear: This exercise is designed to strengthen the abdominal muscles and prevent abdominal muscle tear and strain. [epainassist.com]