Assessment TRUE OR FALSE Direction: Write T if the statement is true and F if it is false. Write your answers in your activity notebook. 1. Inflammation is the first step of the healing process, which increases blood flow to the injured area. 2. Exercising can cause further damage to the injured part. 3. Massage increases swelling and bleeding into the tissue, prolonging recovery time 4. Injury evaluation is NOT the same as diagnosis 5. Proper warm-up is essential for injury prevention. 6. Concussion is a life-threatening injury because it disrupts the normal function of the brain.