December 3rd, 2019 Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee by: Dee Brown

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Directions: ANSWER USING COMPLETE SENTENCES! Use the information you have been given to answer questions about: Sports and Muscles.

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Level#1

Muscles and tendons can be injured when you play sports. An injured tendon can take months, and sometimes even years, to heal. You can avoid this trouble by doing a lot of stretching before and after exercising.

1. What can happen to muscles and tendons when a person plays sports?






2. What can take months or sometimes even years to heal?






3. What can stretching before and after exercising do?














Level#2


Muscles and tendons can be injured when you play sports. An injured tendon can take months, and sometimes even years, to heal. You can avoid this trouble by doing a lot of stretching before and after exercising. Stretching keeps both muscles and tendons flexible. Good technique will also help you avoid injury. For example, lifting weights the wrong way often leads to and injury.

1. What can you injure when you play sports?





2. Why is an injured tendon a problem that can keep you from playing for a long time?






3. What are two things you can do to avoid sports injuries?
















Level#3

Muscles and tendons can be injured when you play sports. An injured tendon can take months, and sometimes even years, to heal. You can avoid this trouble by doing a lot of stretching before and after exercising. Stretching keeps both muscles and tendons flexible. Good technique will also help you avoid injury. For example, lifting weights the wrong way often leads to and injury. Most important, if something hurts, stop! Do not act as if an injury is not there. You will just make it worse. If you feel pain or discomfort in your muscles or tendons, rest for a few days. If it does not go away, see a doctor.

1. What takes longer to heal, a muscle or a tendon, and how long can it take to heal?






2. What are the two methods for avoiding injury to your muscles or tendons?






3. What should you do if you feel pain or discomfort in a muscle or tendon?











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