muscle strain/tear

Introduction

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

More general terms

• muscle injury

More specific terms

• gastrocnemius muscle tear
• hamstring strain
• repetitive strain disorder; repetitive motion disorder; cumulative trauma disorder; overuse syndrome