Summary
An Operation Ouch science clip. A sprain isn't a broken bone -- the doctors explain how the stretchy tissues around a joint get hurt and how to help them heal. Free on the official Operation Ouch YouTube channel.
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Ages 7+
Some gross-but-friendly body science (real footage) -- a quick preview is wise.
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Discussion questions
Discussion
Twist an ankle? That's often a sprain -- here's what it is and how it heals.
- What is a sprain?
- How is a sprain different from a broken bone?
- What helps a sprain get better?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: sprain, joint, ligament, swelling, rest.
Try it: Write one way to care for a sprained ankle (rest, ice, raise it up).