Developing a Theory about Ankle Sprains

What type of healthcare professional would likely ask you to develop a theory about how your ankle works after a sprain?

a. Orthopedist

b. Physiologist

c. Physical therapist

d. Chiropractor

Answer:

b. Physiologist

After you sprain your ankle and your doctor asks you to develop a theory about how your ankle works, she is probably a physiologist. Physiologists study how the body works and responds to physical activity and injury.

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