He wanted to share his experience after hurting his knee during a marathon and answer questions from listeners who were curious about his recovery.
His knee was sore, making it difficult to walk, especially when navigating stairs and boarding trains without bending his knee.
She offered him a passive pack, a type of adhesive sheet used for muscle aches, to help soothe his knee pain.
The doctor recommended a pain-relieving shot, wearing a leg brace to keep the knee straight, and multiple follow-up treatments over several days.
An electroshock treatment, which felt painful but helped stimulate the muscles around his knee.
It was pain-free, though bending it still felt slightly uncomfortable and made a popping sound, similar to cracking knuckles.
The doctor advised him to stop running and switch to cycling, as it is easier on the knees.
The completion code was 'treatment,' reflecting the various therapies Andrew underwent for his knee injury.
In this week’s bonus episode, Andrew tells the story of what happened after he hurt his knee during a marathon. He talks about his trip to the doctor, getting different treatments, and what it was like walking around with a leg brace.
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How this episode will improve your English:
**Listening practice: **Follow a natural story about visiting the doctor and dealing with an injury. Practice understanding a longer narrative with real-life details.
**Vocabulary building: **Learn essential medical and health vocabulary like “orthopedic,” “administering,” “brace,” and “treatment.” Master words you might need at the doctor’s office.
**Idioms and expressions: **Pick up natural expressions like “a godsend,” “put weight on,” and “eye-opening.” Learn how English speakers talk about health and recovery.
**Speaking skills: **Learn how to explain symptoms, describe pain, and talk about medical experiences in natural English.
**Real-life English: **Get comfortable with doctor-patient conversations and medical situations in English.
**Grammar in context: **Notice how English speakers tell stories in the past tense and use sequence words to explain events.
English speaking: Join discussions with other listeners on the Culips Discord server) for additional speaking practice.
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