Leg strain is also known as a pulled muscle. It results from damage
to a muscle from excessive physical activity. Proper treatment of a
pulled muscle includes a cold compress, rest, and elevation of the
damaged muscle above the level of the heart.
Review Date: 10/20/2005
Reviewed By: Kevin B. Freedman, MD, MSCE, Sports Medicine, Orthopaedic
Specialists, Bryn Mawr, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare
Network.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
