This glossary presents key terms related to physical rehabilitation, providing clear definitions to support understanding of concepts used in assessment, treatment, and recovery.
achilles tendon
noun
The part of the body that connects the heel bone to the muscles in the lowest part of the leg.
Example: After a hard soccer practice, her doctor told her to take some rest to avoid injuring Achilles tendon.
en: tendon d'achille
appointment
noun
A formal, pre-arranged agreement to meet someone at a specific time and place, often for business, medical, or professional reason.
Example: She scheduled a doctor's appointment for Monday morning.
en: rendez-vous
biomechanics
noun
The study of the mechanical nature of biological processes, as heart action and muscle movement.
Example: The biomechanic is the study making of how the body move and the forces on it.
en: biomécanique
bodybuilding
noun
The act or practice of exercising, lifting weights, etc., so as developing the muscles of the body.
Example: I start this week bodybuilding to have a better physical health.
en: culturisme
contracture
noun
A shortening or distortion of muscular or connective tissue due to spasm, scar, or paralysis of the antagonist of the contracting muscle.
Example: After being immobilized for week after my accident, I develop a contracture, so I can not move.
en: contracture
disphagia
noun
Difficulty in swallowing.
Example: I got difficulty swallowing food safety because I have a dysphagia.
en: dysphagie
exercise
noun
Something done or performed as a means of practice or training.
Example: I did an exercise that helped me walk again.
en: exercice
flexibility
noun
The ability to bend easily or without breaking.
Example: My trainer helps me develop my flexibility with some exercises.
en: flexibilité
joints
noun
The place at which two things, or separate parts of one thing, are joined or united, either rigidly or in such a way as to permit motion; juncture.
Example: We have many joints in our body.
en: articulations
knee
noun
Anatomy. the joint of the leg that allows for movement between the femur and tibia and is protected by the patella; the central area of the leg between the thigh and the lower leg.
Example: My knee is in pain.
en: genou
ligaments
noun
A band of strong tissue in a person's body which connects bones.
He suffered torn ligaments in his knee.
Example: I broke my ligament today at practice.
en: ligaments
mobility
noun
The quality of moving freely.
Example: My mobility is reduced after my big accident that caused me strict movement that I can do.
en: mobilité
motor skills
noun
Learned, voluntary movements of the body's muscles coordinated by the nervous system to perform specific, purposeful tasks.
Example: Today at rehabilitation, I started to develop my motor skills.
en: motricité
pain management
phrase
This is an aspect of medicine and health care involving relief of pain (pain relief, analgesia, pain control) in various dimensions, from acute and simple to chronic and challenging.
Example: The doctor used pain management to reduce my pain.
en: gestion de la douleur
physical activity
coumpound noun
Any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that results in energy expenditure, encompassing all movement during leisure time, daily tasks, or work.
Example: Today, at sport class , I did some physical activity.
en: activité physique
posture
noun
The position of the limbs or the carriage of the body as a whole.
Example: Your back is in pain because you have a bad posture.
en: posture
rehabilitation plan
phrase
Rehabilitation Plan means a written plan designed to enable the Employee to return to work. The Rehabilitation Plan will consist of one or more of the following phases:.
Example: My trainer made me a rehabilitation plan to help me reduce my pain.
en: plan de réadaptation
spine
noun
The spinal or vertebral column; backbone.
Example: The spine of this lady is in s-shaped.
en: colonne vertébrale
thigh
noun
The segment of the leg immediately distal to the thigh in a bird or in a quadruped in which the true thigh is obscured.
Example: We have two thighs.
en: cuisse
training program
compound noun
A program designed for training in specific skills.
Example: My trainer make me a training program to help me develop muscle.
en: programme de formation
wheelchair
noun
A chair mounted on wheels for use by persons who cannot walk.
Example: My dad is in a wheelchair because he can't walk.
