Physical Education A-Level
Sprain
What Sprain means in Physical Education A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Sprain
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Reference: AQA
Overstretching or tearing of ligaments at a joint, commonly the ankle.
Topics that use Sprain
- Injury prevention and the rehabilitation of injury (AQA A-Level)
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