The U.S. is widely considered the bastion of capitalism, and large parts of Scandinavia and Western Europe are considered socialist democracies. However, the truth is every developed country has some programs that are socialist. An extreme form of socialism is communism.
1 A sprain is abnormal stretching or tearing of a ligament that supports a joint. 2  A strain is abnormal stretching or tearing of a muscle or tendon. 3  Sprains and strains may be caused by repetitive activities or by a single event.
The difference between the two lies in which body part has actually been injured. In the case of a sprain, youâve stretched or torn a ligament. Ligaments are fibrous tissues that connect your bones to your joints. Sprains often occur in ankles or wrists.