To sign 'injury' (which is also the sign for 'hurt' or 'pain'), extend the index fingers on both hands while keeping your other fingers curled into fists. Point your index fingers toward each other in front of your body, with your palms facing inward. Twist your hands in opposite directions a couple of times, and be sure to include a pained or wincing facial expression to convey the meaning.
Point to your knee, then perform the sign for 'injury' near your knee to indicate exactly where the pain is located.
Sign 'sports' and 'play', followed by 'injury'. Remember to raise your eyebrows and lean forward at the end to indicate you are asking a yes/no question.
Sign 'my' and 'injury', then use the sign for 'heal' or 'improve' while nodding slightly to show a positive outcome.
Point to your knee, then perform the sign for 'injury' near your knee to indicate exactly where the pain is located.
Sign 'sports' and 'play', followed by 'injury'. Remember to raise your eyebrows and lean forward at the end to indicate you are asking a yes/no question.
Sign 'my' and 'injury', then use the sign for 'heal' or 'improve' while nodding slightly to show a positive outcome.
Yes, the exact same sign is used for 'injury', 'hurt', and 'pain'. The specific meaning is usually understood based on the context of your conversation and the rest of your sentence.
Absolutely! This sign is highly directional. If you have a head injury, you can sign it near your forehead. If your shoulder is injured, sign it near your shoulder to show exactly where it hurts.
No, your index fingers should point toward each other, but they do not need to touch. Keep a small gap between them as you twist your hands back and forth.
