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Terrell Owens Says He'll Play on Sunday
By Paul Newberry

JACKSONVILLE, Fla.—All-Pro receiver Terrell Owens had a light workout on Monday and said Tuesday he will play in the Super Bowl, despite injuring his leg just 43 days earlier.

Brushing aside his doctor's advice, Owens returned to practice.

Dr. Mark Myerson operated on Owens' right ankle in December. Just last week, he said he would not clear the All-Pro receiver to suit up against the Patriots.

But on Monday, he was practicing in uniform at the University of North Florida. While Owens took part in less than one-third of the team's 30 plays, he got a pass each time he ran a route.

Myerson inserted two screws in Owens' ankle and a plate on the outside of the ankle three days after he was injured. Owens was told after surgery that he had only an outside chance of returning for the Super Bowl, which was 6 1/2 weeks away. But he rehabbed vigorously, hoping to help Philadelphia win its first NFL championship since 1960.

At last week's checkup in Baltimore, Myerson said that he's pleased with Owens' recuperation. The operation requires a recovery period of 8 to 10 weeks. Myerson added that any attempt to speed up the rehabilitation process poses the same risk for injury.
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Passage 2

Treating Sports Injuries

Sports Injuries Treatment
All sports injuries should be checked out by a health care professional, either a doctor or a sports medicine therapist. When the injury has just occurred, the immediate treatments are the same for most injuries. These treatments are called PRICE: protection, rest, ice, compression, and elevation.
Protection: The injured area should be protected from further damage. A removable plastic cast or an ace bandage is useful during this part of the treatment.
Rest: It is essential to rest from sports. For some injuries, walking should be avoided because it could cause reinjury. Pain medication may also be given by a doctor.
Ice: Ice packs can be placed on the injured area for twenty minutes at a time every few hours. The ice packs relieve pain and can help reduce swelling.
Compression: A swollen ankle, knee, elbow, or other body part is a sign of a major sports injury. Compression, by using a plastic cast or a brace, can help lessen swelling and shorten the rehabilitation period.
Elevation: Keeping injured areas elevated will keep swelling down. It will also make rehabilitation easier.
Your doctor may also give you advice to follow at home, such as what position to rest in and which movements to avoid. Be sure to follow your doctor's advice, and your injury will heal correctly and more quickly. If you ignore your doctor, you could reinjure yourself. You could even make your injury worse than it was before.

Post-Injury Play
After you have healed, it is important to protect yourself. Wear protective gear, like braces or bandages, to keep yourself safe. Braces can provide support to a previously injured body part. Keep your workouts light at first, to allow your body time to get used to playing sports again. Most importantly, play safe. Stop if you feel pain, and go back to a doctor if the pain does not stop. Keep yourself safe, and you will be able to play sports for a long time.
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What could Terrell Owens have to do before he plays in the game?
A.
He could have to have an ultrasound.
B.
He could have to go through another surgery.
C.
He could have to wear a special jersey that says he's injured.
D.
He could have to wear protective gear for his ankle.

Answer 1

D. He could have to wear protective gear for his ankle. The passage on treating sports injuries advises wearing protective gear (braces or bandages) to support a previously injured body part before returning to play.