What is a sprain?

A stretched or torn ligament.

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  1. A stretched or torn ligament ✔
  2. A broken skate blade
  3. A cold sore

Why: A sprain is an injury to a ligament from stretching or tearing.

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Answer: A stretched or torn ligament. A sprain is an injury to a ligament from stretching or tearing.

  1. Scouting America: Skating www.scouting.org/merit-badges/skating
    fractures, sprains and strains, concussions
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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