Tips and advice for athletes on managing injuries and speeding up recovery. Vocabulary in this post injury noun /ˈɪn.dʒə.ɹi/ Damage to the body of a human or animal. Examples: "The passenger sustained a severe injury in the car accident." recovery noun /ɹəˈkʌvəɹi/ A return to normal health. Examples: "After a week of being sick, Sarah's recovery was slow but steady. " prevention noun /pɹɪˈvɛnʃən/ The act of preventing or hindering; obstruction of action, access, or approach; thwarting. Examples: "a fire prevention campaign" strain noun /stɹeɪ̯n/ An injury resulting from violent effort; a sprain. Examples: "Lifting the heavy box caused a strain in his back. " treatment noun /ˈtɹiːtmənt/ Medical care for an illness or injury. Examples: "A treatment or cure is applied after a medical problem has already started." rest noun /ɹɛst/ Any relief from exertion; a state of quiet and relaxation. Examples: "We took a rest at the top of the hill to get our breath back." therapy noun /ˈθɛɹ.ə.pi/ Attempted remediation of a health problem following a diagnosis, usually synonymous with treatment. Examples: "After the doctor diagnosed her with depression, she started therapy to help her feel better. " pain noun /peɪn/ An ache or bodily suffering, or an instance of this; an unpleasant sensation, resulting from a derangement of functions, disease, or injury by violence; hurt. Examples: "I had to stop running when I started getting pains in my feet." heal verb /hiːl/ To become better or healthy again. Examples: "Bandages allow cuts to heal." "Bandages allow cuts to heal." athlete noun /ˈæθ.lit/ /ˈæθ.liːt/ A person who actively participates in physical sports, especially with great skill; a sportsperson. Examples: "My brother is a talented athlete; he plays basketball very well. "
