2013年ESL之就医和人际交往 07 Sports-Related Injuries

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Sports-Related Injuries

Grace: What happened to you?! 

Paul: I had a little accident at the game today. 

Grace: Little accident?! You’re limping and obviously in pain! 

Paul: I just pulled a muscle in my back and aggravated¹ my runner’s knee, that’s all. It’s nothing to worry about. 

Grace: And you’re still recovering from the sprained² ankle, concussion³, and neck strain from three weeks ago. Don’t you think you should sit out of the game for the next few weeks?

Paul: I might have to, but these aren’t serious injuries. They’re just part of playing sports. 

Grace: I hate to bring this up again, but you’re not a 20-year-old anymore. Maybe your ligaments, tendons, and joints⁴ aren’t what they used to be. 

Paul: Don’t start with me. I’m in the prime of my life and in perfect physical condition. Don’t try to tell me I’m over the hill just because I get an injury or two now and then. 

Grace: I’m not saying you’re over the hill. I just worry that you can’t sit, stand, or lie down comfortably. 

Paul: Who says I can’t...ow! 

Script by Dr. Lucy Tse