Hi, I'm Judith, and I'm a student in the physical readaptation program for 2 years. This glossary is principally for beginning person. This glossary is about the principal words that we use in physiotherapy. This glossary can help to find small definition. it contents 20 terms and propose a small definition a pronunciation a translation in French an example of this term in a sentence and a picture. To search the terms I reflect at the words that I use every day and for the definition I look on google, and I base myself on the thing that I already know
balance
noun
ability to stay stable and not fall
Example: to stand on a ball you need a lot of balance
fr: équilibre
cool-down
noun
slow exercice to relax the body after activity
Example: after my workout I will do a cool-down
fr: période de récupération
coordination
noun
he organization of the different elements of a complex body or activity so as to enable them to work together effectively
Example: to play volleyball you need coordination
fr: coordination
exercise
noun
physical activity to improve health or strength
Example: to stay in health you have to do exercise
fr: exercice
flexibility
noun
ability of muscles and joints to move easily
Example: you can do exercise to win flexibility
fr: flexibilité
injury
noun
damage to the body
Example: I got an injury by playing volleyball
fr: blessure
joint
noun
place where two bones meet
Example: your joint is perfect
fr: articulation
massage
noun
rubbing muscles to reduce pain and tension
Example: to reduce pain i do massage
fr: massage
mobility
noun
ability to move or be moved freely and easily.
Example: you have a lot of mobility
fr: mobilité
movement
noun
change of position of the body or a body part
Example: there is a lot of movement in the body
fr: mouvement
muscle
noun
body tissue that contracts to create movement
Example: you have 625 muscles in your body
fr: muscle
pain
noun
unpleasant physical feeling caused by injury or problem
Example: I have pain at my elbow
fr: douleur
posture
noun
position of the body in every position
Example: you have a great posture
fr: posture
recovery
noun
return to a normal state of health, getting better after injury
Example: after injury the next step is to recovery
fr: rétablissement
strength
noun
ability of muscles to produce force
Example: you or so strength
fr: force
stretch
verb
make a muscle or a part of the body more longer to improve flexibility
Example: a lot of people stretch every day
fr: étirement
therapy
noun
treatment intended to relieve or heal a disorder.
Example: in physiotherapy there is a lot of difference therapy
fr: thérapie
treatment
noun
medical care given to a patient for an illness or injury
Example: we use treatment plan to help the patient improve mobility and reduce pain
fr: traitement
walking
noun
moving by using legs
Example: you can walk a big distance
fr: marche
warm-up
noun
light exercice before activity to prepare the body
