Treatment for a sprain will vary depending on the degree of the sprain. Therapy to minimize swelling and pain and promote function may include:
Therapeutic exercises to strengthen and stretch the muscles surrounding the affected joint
Joint mobilization techniques performed by the therapist to the affected joint
Heat, ice, and/or electrical stimulation
Strains
Treatment for a strain will vary depending on the degree of the sprain. The goal is to heal the injured muscle through movement while preventing a buildup of scar tissue. Therapy can include:
Therapeutic exercises to stretch and strengthen the strained and surrounding muscles
Soft tissue mobilization, such as the Graston Technique® to break up fibrous tissue and scar tissue
Heat or ice as needed to control swelling and pain
