Sprains and Strains:  A Comparison and Contrast

 

Outline

 

I.   Introduction

  1. General introductory statement
  2. Definitions of sprains and strains
  3. Background information
  4. Thesis statement:
    1. sprains and strains
    2. comparison and contrast
    3. three aspects

 

II.  Causes of sprains and strains [similarities & differences]

  1. Similarities
    1. accidents
    2. sports
  2. Differences
    1. sprains

a.       types of accidents

b.      types of sport

    1. strains

a.       types of accidents

b.      types of sport

 

III.  Signs and symptoms [similarities & differences]

A.     Similarities

1.      three categories according to severity

2.      symptoms

a.       pain

b.      swelling or inflammation

c.       loss of function

B.     Differences

1.      sprains (grade I, grade II, grade III)

2.      strains (grade I, grade II, grade III)

 

IV.   Prevention of sprains and strains [similarities]

A.     Healthy lifestyle

B.     Correct footwear

C.     Following doctors’ recommendations (re sports)

 

V.    Conclusion

A.     Summary of main points

B.     Restatement of thesis