Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. Elevation after an injury is used to reduce swelling.
2. A sprain is a tear of a ligament.
3. High-top shoes are recommended to prevent ankle sprains.
4. Wrapping the ankle with elastic wrap is recommended to prevent sprains.
5. Bursitis is most common in joint areas such as the shoulder or knee.


1. TRUE
2. TRUE
3. FALSE
4. FALSE
5. TRUE

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