Vocabulary
Exercises (锻炼)
Definition: Physical activities intended to improve strength, flexibility, or overall fitness.
Context: Refers to the activities the physiotherapist is demonstrating to strengthen the patient's legs.
Leg (腿)
Definition: A limb used for walking, running, or standing.
Context: The focus of the exercises, as the patient is recovering post-surgery.
Wiggle (扭动)
Definition: To move with small, rapid movements, often side to side.
Context: Refers to the action of moving the toes as part of the exercise.
Painful (疼痛的)
Definition: Causing physical discomfort or suffering.
Context: Describes the sensation the patient may feel while doing the exercises.
Bend (弯曲)
Definition: To curve or flex a part of the body.
Context: The patient is instructed to bend their good leg during the exercise.
Push (推)
Definition: To apply force to move something away.
Context: Refers to the action of pushing the heel into the bed to engage muscles.
Heel (脚跟)
Definition: The back part of the foot below the ankle.
Context: The part of the leg the patient is instructed to push into the bed.
Move up (向上移动)
Definition: To change position to a higher or forward place.
Context: The patient is encouraged to shift their body position while doing the exercise.
Listening
Reading
Physiotherapist: I'm going to show you how to do your leg exercises today. OK. You can do the exercises in bed before you try to walk.
Patient: I'm not sure that I can walk yet.
Physiotherapist: The exercises will make your legs stronger to help you walk.
Patient: I see. What do I have to do?
Physiotherapist: Can you wiggle your toes?
Patient: Sure. Ooh.. it hurts a bit.
Physiotherapist: Yes it will be painful at first. Can you roll onto your back?
Patient: Now, bend your good leg. The right leg?
Patient: Ouch! That hurts!
Physiotherapist: Yes. It will be painful at first. Next, put your hands on either side of your hips.
Patient: OK.
Physiotherapist: Push the heel of your good leg into the bed. Right. Now, push down on your hands and move up the bed.
Patient: That's great.
Physiotherapist: You should do the exercises every hour.
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