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| Definition: | A strain is when a muscle becomes overstretched and tears. This painful injury, also called a "pulled muscle," can be caused by an accident, improper use of a muscle, or overuse of a muscle.
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| Alternative Names: | Pulled muscle
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| Causes: | - Excessive physical activity or effort
- Improperly warming up before a physical activity
- Poor flexibility
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Review Date: 8/26/2003
Reviewed By: A.D.A.M. editorial. Previously reviewed by Benjamin D. Roye, M.D., M.P.H., Department of Orthopaedics, New York-Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network (7/19/2001).
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