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42 Spanish Phrases for Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
42 Spanish phrases for physiotherapy and rehab: describing pain, movement limits, exercises, progress, home practice, and returning to work or sport.
Table of Contents
Pain Description
- 01
Me duele al levantar brazo.
It hurts when I lift my arm.
- 02
El dolor baja por pierna.
The pain goes down my leg.
- 03
Me duele al girar cuello.
It hurts when I turn my neck.
- 04
Se pone rígido sentado.
It gets stiff while sitting.
- 05
Mejora con calor.
It improves with heat.
- 06
Empeora al caminar.
It worsens when walking.
- 07
Siento pinchazo.
I feel a sharp twinge.
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Movement Limits
- 08
No doblo bien la rodilla.
I cannot bend my knee well.
- 09
No puedo levantar hombro.
I cannot lift my shoulder.
- 10
Me cuesta subir escaleras.
It is hard for me to climb stairs.
- 11
Siento tirantez.
I feel tightness.
- 12
Pierdo equilibrio.
I lose balance.
- 13
Tengo poca fuerza.
I have little strength.
- 14
Se me duerme la mano.
My hand goes numb.
Exercise Instructions
- 15
¿Lo hago despacio?
Do I do it slowly?
- 16
¿Cuántas repeticiones?
How many repetitions?
- 17
¿Debo parar si duele?
Should I stop if it hurts?
- 18
No entiendo el ejercicio.
I do not understand the exercise.
- 19
¿Puede mostrarlo otra vez?
Can you show it again?
- 20
¿Respiro así?
Do I breathe like this?
- 21
Necesito descanso.
I need a rest.
Equipment and Comfort
- 22
¿Uso banda elástica?
Do I use an elastic band?
- 23
¿Necesito pelota?
Do I need a ball?
- 24
¿Puedo usar hielo?
Can I use ice?
- 25
¿Puedo aplicar calor?
Can I apply heat?
- 26
¿Dónde coloco la toalla?
Where do I place the towel?
- 27
La camilla está alta.
The treatment table is high.
- 28
El vendaje me aprieta.
The bandage feels tight.
Progress
- 29
Camino mejor ahora.
I walk better now.
- 30
Ya duele menos.
It hurts less now.
- 31
Aún cojeo.
I still limp.
- 32
Me fatigo rápido.
I get tired quickly.
- 33
Puedo mover más.
I can move more.
- 34
La inflamación bajó.
The swelling went down.
- 35
Tengo miedo de recaer.
I am afraid of relapsing.
Home and Follow-Up
- 36
¿Qué hago en casa?
What do I do at home?
- 37
¿Cada día o alterno?
Every day or alternate days?
- 38
¿Puedo volver al deporte?
Can I return to sports?
- 39
¿Puedo trabajar mañana?
Can I work tomorrow?
- 40
¿Cuándo es próxima sesión?
When is the next session?
- 41
Necesito informe.
I need a report.
- 42
Gracias por ayudarme.
Thank you for helping me.
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