OET Listening 🎧 Part C Episode 0404 CHRIS MALONI SPORTS PHYSIOTHERIPIST

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You hear a sports physiotherapist giving a presentation about treating a high jumper with a knee injury. You have 90 seconds to read question 31 to 36

31. When Chris first met the patient, he found out that

A she was considering retirement from her sport.

B her state of mind had aggravated the pain in her knee.

C she had ignored professional advice previously

offered to her.

32. During his assessment of the patient's knee, Chris decided that

A her body type wasn't naturally suited to her sport.

B the pain she felt was mainly located in one place.

C some key muscles weren't strong enough.

33. In the first stage of his treatment, Chris

A. was careful to explain his methods in detail.

B. soon discovered what was causing the problem.

C. used evidence from MRI scans to inform his approach.

34. Why did Chris decide against the practice known as 'taping'?

A The patient was reluctant to use it.

B It might give a false sense of security.

C The treatment was succeeding without it.

35. In the patient's gym work, Chris's main concern was to ensure that she

A tried out a wide range of fitness exercises.

B focused on applying the correct techniques.

C was capable of managing her own training regime.

36. Why was the patient's run-up technique changed?

A to enable her to gain more speed before take off

B to reduce the stress placed on her take-off leg

C to reinforce the break from her old mindset

Answer key

31. A

32. C

33. B

34. C

35. B

36. B

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