A text-book of first aid and emergency treatment . ing a heavy weight or in suddentwisting mo\Tments the muscles may be slightly over-stretched and torn. This is known as muscle strain. It ispainful but otherwise has no significance. Treatment.—Massage with a strong liniment, such aschloroform liniment, and the application of heat is usually •212 REGIONAL IXJUIilES all that is required. A firm baiulajiie may be worn for afew days if the ]>ain is severe and if support is desired. Rupture of a Muscle.—Tn some eases a nuiscle or tendonis torn entirely aert>ss. This hapjxMis most fretjuently
A text-book of first aid and emergency treatment . ing a heavy weight or in suddentwisting mo\Tments the muscles may be slightly over-stretched and torn. This is known as muscle strain. It ispainful but otherwise has no significance. Treatment.—Massage with a strong liniment, such aschloroform liniment, and the application of heat is usually •212 REGIONAL IXJUIilES all that is required. A firm baiulajiie may be worn for afew days if the ]>ain is severe and if support is desired. Rupture of a Muscle.—Tn some eases a nuiscle or tendonis torn entirely aert>ss. This hapjxMis most fretjuently in thebiceps of the arm, the tendo-Aehillis behind the heel, and thetendon attached to the knee-caj). There is severe pain andloss of strength in the aiiected jjart. As the symptomsresemble fracture it is advisable to appl> a splint and ,keepthe part at rest until the ser\ices of a ])hysician can besecured. Blisters and Abrasions of the Feet.— These injuries areusually the result of irritation and rubbing caused by poorlyfitted
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