Final answer:
The athlete's ability to move the injured part depends on the type of injury.
Step-by-step explanation:
The answer to the question "Can the athlete move the injured part?" is: It depends on the injury.
Reality: Even if a bone is fractured, the muscles and tendons attached to it may still be able to move the bone normally. This is especially likely if the bone is cracked but not broken into two pieces. Even if a bone is broken all the way through, the range of motion may not be much affected if the bones on either side of the fracture remain properly aligned.
Myth: A fracture always produces a bruise.
Reality: Many but not all fractures produce a bruise. If a fracture does produce a bruise, it may take several hours or even a day or more for the bruise to appear.