UNIT 5 The P.R.I.C.E.

method
Exercises
I. Match the word with the definition:
sprain, strain, muscle pull, muscle tear, contusion/ bruise
1. an injury to a part of the body caused by overexertion ...... strain = (forare, ncordare)
2. violent wrench or twist of the ligaments (of an ankle, wrist or other joint)so as to cause pain or
swelling but not dislocation ..... sprain (= luxaie)
3. an injury to a muscle or ligament caused by abnormal strain..... muscle pull (= ntindere)
4. a region of injured tissue or skin in which blood capillaries have been ruptured......contusion/bruise
(=contuzie, vntaie)
5. damage to a muscle by overstretching it.......... muscle tear (= rupere de muchi)
II. Give the synonyms from the text to the following words:
1. well-known = popular
2. contusion = bruise
3. diminish = reduce; decrease
4. inflammation = swelling
5. pressure = compression
6. gentle = light
7. weaken = reduce
8. exaggerate = force
9. useful = helpful
10. direction = guidance
III. Change the word at the end of the line so as to fit the context correctly:
1. Luckily, the injured man could move his arm and managed to dial the emergency number. INJURY
2. Your healing process will be slow, but I promise I can heal you eventually. HEALER
3. You are not allowed to lift any weights if you think you might have back problems. WEIGH
4. I have to immobilize the lower part of your leg because of the broken ankle, said the doctor to the
patient. IMMOBILE
5. My leg is numb (= amorit). I think you tied to bandage too tight = (ai strns bandajul prea tare),
said Mary to her doctor. NUMBNESS
6. I asked the doctor to tell me why is elevation important in the healing process of a sprained ankle (=
glezn scrntit). ELEVATE
7. I have to make an appointment to see a doctor because this pain has been bothering me for over 48
hours. It seems it wont go away by itself (= n-o s treac de la sine). APPOINT
8. I was so scared that at first I did not know what to do to stop the bleeding. BLEED
9. The increased severity of your symptoms should make you understand that you need to see a
doctor. SEVERE
10. You will progress quickly in your recovery if you follow step by step the P.R.I.C.E. method.
PROGRESSION
IV. Translate the sentences:
1. Dou dintre primele efecte ale aplicrii metodei PRICE sunt reducerea durerii i scderea
inflamaiei.
2. Dac i-ai luxat glezna, primul pas spre recuperare este ncetarea oricrei activiti fizice.
3. Aplicarea gheii i a presiunii pe zona accidentat diminueaz riscul apariiei vntilor.
4. Bandajele elastice sunt unele dintre cele mai simple i utile metode de prim tratare a ntinderilor
musculare.
5. Cnd am avut piciorul rupt a fost ngrozitor de greu s stau n pat timp de dou sptmni cu
piciorul izolat ntr-un ghips.

PhD-lecturer Andreia Suciu UNIT 5 P.R.I.C.E. Method

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