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NON-WEIGHT BEARING EXERCISE [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-01-17
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Physical Fitness Training and Bodybuilding
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- non-weight bearing exercise
1, record 1, English, non%2Dweight%20bearing%20exercise
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- non-weight-bearing exercise 2, record 1, English, non%2Dweight%2Dbearing%20exercise
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Non-weight-bearing exercises are non-impact and include cycling (indoor and out), water aerobics or exercises, swimming, stretching, tai chi and flexibility exercises. Physicians might recommend non-weight bearing exercises if you have arthritis, osteoporosis, if you are pregnant or if you are a very large person. Non-weight-bearing exercises are also helpful when the risks for injury or pain are increased. 2, record 1, English, - non%2Dweight%20bearing%20exercise
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Pool work is an important component in amputee training, particularly in bilateral amputee management. It provides a non-weight bearing exercise and assists in injury prevention, as the limb is not constantly loaded as in walking and running. 3, record 1, English, - non%2Dweight%20bearing%20exercise
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term "weight-bearing" should not be confused with lifting weights (known as strength training). 4, record 1, English, - non%2Dweight%20bearing%20exercise
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Conditionnement physique et culturisme
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- exercice sans port de poids
1, record 1, French, exercice%20sans%20port%20de%20poids
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- exercice sans mise en charge 2, record 1, French, exercice%20sans%20mise%20en%20charge
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les exercices sans port de poids (comme la natation) sont souvent préférables pour les personnes qui souffrent de maux de dos. 1, record 1, French, - exercice%20sans%20port%20de%20poids
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il ne faut pas confondre le «port de poids» avec les exercices effectués avec des poids (appelés entraînement musculaire). 3, record 1, French, - exercice%20sans%20port%20de%20poids
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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