a pair of strong, connective tissue bands located inside the knee joint that cross each other to form an "X" shape
Example: the Posterior CRUCIATE LIGAMENT acts as an anterior constraint
en: Ligament croisé
Functional training
noun
a fitness approach that involves exercises designed to train the body for daily life activities, work tasks, or sports performance
Example: Functional training focuses on exercises that improve strength, balance, and coordination for everyday movements and sports activities.
en: Entraînement fonctionnel
injury
noun
physical damage to the body caused by acute exposure to external forces—mechanical, thermal, chemical, or radiation—that exceed physiological tolerance
Example: needles are safe, and would carry minimal risk of INJURY
en: Blessure
Knee alignment
noun
the spatial relationship and structural orientation between the hip, knee, and ankle, defining how the thighbone (femur) and shinbone (tibia) align along the long axis of the leg.
Example: Proper knee alignment helps reduce stress on the joints and lowers the risk of injuries during movement and exercise.
en: Alignement du genou
Knee brace
noun
a medical device designed to support, stabilize, and protect the knee joint, often used after injuries, surgery, or to manage chronic pain
Example: A knee brace provides support and stability to the knee joint during recovery, physical activity, or after an ACL injury.
en: genouillère
Manual therapy
noun
a "hands-on" physical therapy treatment where practitioners use their hands to apply specific, skilled forces to joints and soft tissues
Example: Manual therapy is a hands-on treatment technique used by physiotherapists to reduce pain, improve mobility, and restore joint function.
en: thérapie manuelle
Muscle activation
noun
the process where the central nervous system sends signals to motor units, causing muscle fibers to contract, tighten, and produce movement or force.
Example: Muscle activation is the process of engaging specific muscles to improve movement, strength, and joint stability during exercise or rehabilitation.
en: Activation musculaire
physiotherapy
noun
a science-based healthcare profession that restores, maintains, and maximizes a patient’s mobility, function, and overall well-being
Example: It is thought that if had accepted PHYSIOTHERAPY she might have recovered mobility.
en: physiothérapie
Plyometrics
noun
high-intensity, explosive exercises designed to increase muscular power, speed, and strength
Example: Plyometrics are explosive exercises, such as jumping and bounding, used to improve power, speed, and athletic performance during rehabilitation or sports training.
en: Plyométrie
Range of motion
noun
the full, functional movement potential of a joint, measuring the maximum distance and direction a joint can bend, straighten, or rotate
en: Amplitude des mouvements
Running mechanics
noun
the specific, coordinated movements of the body—including posture, foot strike, and limb motion—used to produce forward locomotion
Example: Running mechanics refer to the way a person moves while running, including posture, stride, foot placement, and overall body movement efficiency.
en: Mécanique de fonctionnement
Sprain
noun
a common musculoskeletal injury occurring when the ligaments—the tough, fibrous bands connecting bones to other bones at a joint—are overstretched or torn
Example: who was initially treating him for a muscular SPRAIN as no other clinical evidence of lung path
en: entorse
Swelling
noun
abnormal, temporary enlargement of body tissues, organs, or skin caused by a buildup of fluid
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