Presenting problem

Shelley is a 17-year-old gymnast who sustained a ruptured Achilles tendon while performing on the floor exercise during a recent international competition. With this being the first serious injury of her career, Shelley was worried. She had seen other gymnasts try to recover from injuries and could only remember the ones who failed to return to competition. Early in her rehabilitation, Shelley had no idea of what lay ahead for her. It was causing her considerable distress because of her lack of understanding of rehabilitation. She had already started to give up on the program by not attending all her physical therapy sessions. Shelley was also wearing herself out trying to maintain her usual hectic school schedule and social life. Shelley thinks she has lost any chance of making the Olympic team next year.

2.1. Listen to the text “Presenting the Problem”.

2.2. Answer the questions on the text:

1. What sport does Shelley take up? 2. How did she sustain an injury? 3. Why was Shelly worried? 4. How can you increase her understanding of what rehabilitation will involve? 5. How can you make rehabilitation seem more realistic and attainable? 6. What can you do to ensure that she adheres to her rehabilitation program? 7. How can you impress upon her the importance of adjusting her life­style to be sure that she has the energy to rehabilitate? 8. What can you do to change her negative perspective about rehabilitation?

2.3. Find the English equivalents for the following.

потерять/упустить шанс; вольные упражнения; разрыв ахиллова сухожилия; обеспокоенный/ встревоженный; изнурять/истощать; поддерживать привычный напряженный ритм жизни; не иметь представления, что ожидает её; восстанавливаться после травм; сеансы физиотерапии; попасть в олимпийскую сборную; приводить в отчаяние; потерпеть неудачу; выполнять; отступать от программы; посещать; получать (травму/увечье); пытаться/стараться

2.4. Give a talk on Shelly’s problem.

Participation in sports and stress Sports participation is often the one positive aspect of life that helps the athlete get through times of extreme stress.

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