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Frida goes to physiotherapy

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Frida goes to physiotherapy

After the marathon Frida's knee hurts on the stairs, and the doctor prescribes physiotherapy. Learn to describe pain precisely, to understand exercises and instructions and to talk about patience while you heal.

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  1. Physiotherapist

    Translation

    Hello! You've been prescribed physiotherapy. What's hurting?

  2. Frida

    Das rechte Knie. Seit dem Marathon ist jede Treppe schmerzhaft.

    Translation

    My right knee. Since the marathon every flight of stairs has been painful.

  3. Physiotherapist

    Beschreiben Sie den Schmerz bitte genau. Ist das Gelenk morgens steif?

    Translation

    Please describe the pain precisely. Is the joint stiff in the mornings?

  4. Frida

    Ja, ziemlich. Als wäre es eingerostet.

    Translation

    Yes, quite. As if it had gone rusty.

  5. Physiotherapist

    Translation

    Please lie down. Bend your knee … and now straighten it. The mobility is good, this isn't a serious injury.

  6. Frida

    Translation

    Great! And when can I run again?

  7. Physiotherapist

    Translation

    Slowly! Healing takes time. First I'll loosen the muscles with a massage, then we'll increase the load.

  8. Frida

    Geduld ist leider nicht meine Stärke.

    Translation

    Patience isn't my strong point, I'm afraid.

  9. Physiotherapist

    Das sieht man an Ihrer Haltung. Hier sind meine Anweisungen: drei Übungen, jeden Tag.

    Translation

    I can tell from your posture. Here are my instructions: three exercises, every day.

  10. Frida

    Und sonst? Darf ich das Knie gar nicht belasten?

    Translation

    And apart from that? Am I not allowed to put any weight on the knee at all?

  11. Physiotherapist

    Translation

    You are, but carefully. If you take it easy for two weeks, the knee will heal fastest.

  12. Frida

    Translation

    All right. I'll put the instructions up on the fridge!

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