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More about this list The thirty-fifth entry is a ligadura funcional , and the noun inside it looks like a word English already owns. It is not. A ligadura is a bandage: the strip of cloth or elastic that goes round an ankle, sold in any chemist, wound on by anybody. The English lookalike, « a ligature », never does that job. It is the thread a surgeon ties round a vessel to stop it bleeding; it is the cord used in a strangling, which is why the word turns up in court reports; it is the joined pair of letters a printer casts as one sort; and it is the curved line that binds two notes in music. In every one of those something is tied off or tied together, and nothing is wrapped for support. So uma ligadura elástica is an elastic bandage, and the entry on this list, a ligadura funcional , is what a physiotherapist calls « taping » or « strapping »: a bandage laid along the line of the muscle so that the joint can still move. Both words come from Latin ligare , to tie, and only one of them still ties anything.
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Adjective (2)
Grammar for these: Adjective agreement · Where the adjective stands
aeróbio aerobic Adjective C1 A corrida longa é um esforço aeróbio. A long run is an aerobic effort.
anaeróbio anaerobic Adjective C1 O trabalho anaeróbio dura pouco e cansa muito. Anaerobic work is short and very tiring.
Phrase (14)
força do tronco trunk strength Phrase C1 A força do tronco protege as costas. Trunk strength protects the back.
limiar de lactato the lactate threshold Phrase C1 O limiar de lactato foi medido no laboratório. The lactate threshold was measured in the laboratory.
zona de frequência cardíaca the heart rate zone Phrase C1 O treino ficou na zona de frequência cardíaca prevista. The session stayed inside the heart rate zone planned for it.
consumo de oxigénio the oxygen uptake Phrase C1 O consumo de oxigénio sobe com o ritmo. Oxygen uptake rises with the pace.
treino em circuito circuit training Phrase C1 O treino em circuito junta força e resistência. Circuit training puts strength and endurance together.
gestão da carga load management Phrase C1 A gestão da carga evita lesões no fim da época. Load management prevents injuries at the end of the season.
dor muscular tardia delayed onset muscle soreness Phrase C1 A dor muscular tardia aparece no segundo dia. Delayed onset muscle soreness turns up on the second day.
exaustão pelo calor heat exhaustion Phrase C1 A exaustão pelo calor obrigou-o a parar. Heat exhaustion forced him to stop.
treino em altitude altitude training Phrase C1 O treino em altitude durou três semanas. The altitude training lasted three weeks.
cápsula articular the joint capsule Phrase C1 A cápsula articular ficou inchada. The joint capsule was swollen.
fratura de stress the stress fracture Phrase C1 A fratura de stress vem de muitos quilómetros seguidos. The stress fracture comes from many kilometres in a row.
lesão por uso excessivo the overuse injury Phrase C1 A lesão por uso excessivo cresce sem dor no início. The overuse injury grows without pain at first.
treino de recuperação the rehabilitation training Phrase C1 O treino de recuperação começa com pouco peso. The rehabilitation training begins with little weight.
regresso à competição the return to competition Phrase C1 O regresso à competição depende dos testes finais. The return to competition depends on the final tests.
Noun (m) (4)
Grammar for these: Definite article: o, a, os, as · Contractions: do, na, ao, pelo
o teste de esforço the exercise stress test Noun (m) C1 O teste de esforço mostrou onde está o limite. The exercise stress test showed where the limit lies.
o sobretreino overtraining Noun (m) C1 O sobretreino tira o sono e o apetite. Overtraining takes away sleep and appetite.
o eletrólito the electrolyte Noun (m) C1 A bebida repõe os eletrólitos perdidos no suor. The drink replaces the electrolytes lost in sweat.
o ligamento cruzado the cruciate ligament Noun (m) C1 O ligamento cruzado cedeu numa mudança de direção. The cruciate ligament gave way during a change of direction.
Noun (f) (18)
Grammar for these: Definite article: o, a, os, as · Contractions: do, na, ao, pelo
a mobilidade articular the joint mobility Noun (f) C1 A mobilidade articular melhora com trabalho diário. Joint mobility improves with daily work.
a estabilidade articular the joint stability Noun (f) C1 A estabilidade articular voltou depois de semanas de exercício. Joint stability came back after weeks of exercise.
a periodização the periodisation of training Noun (f) C1 A periodização reparte o ano em fases. The periodisation of training divides the year into phases.
a redução progressiva da carga the taper before competition Noun (f) C1 A redução progressiva da carga começa duas semanas antes. The taper before competition starts two weeks ahead.
a cãibra the cramp Noun (f) C1 A cãibra apanhou-o já perto do fim. The cramp caught him close to the finish.
a hidratação the hydration Noun (f) C1 A hidratação começa no dia anterior. Hydration begins the day before.
a inserção do tendão the tendon insertion Noun (f) C1 A dor concentra-se na inserção do tendão. The pain is concentrated at the tendon insertion.
a cartilagem the cartilage Noun (f) C1 A cartilagem do joelho está gasta. The cartilage in the knee is worn.
a entorse do tornozelo the sprained ankle Noun (f) C1 A entorse do tornozelo tirou-o do jogo. The sprained ankle took him out of the match.
a distensão muscular the muscle strain Noun (f) C1 A distensão muscular obriga a duas semanas de pausa. The muscle strain forces a two-week break.
a rotura the tear Noun (f) C1 A rotura foi confirmada pela ecografia. The tear was confirmed by the ultrasound scan.
a luxação do ombro the dislocated shoulder Noun (f) C1 A luxação do ombro foi reduzida no local. The dislocated shoulder was put back on the spot.
a fratura the fracture Noun (f) C1 A fratura ficou visível na radiografia. The fracture was visible on the X-ray.
a aplicação de gelo the icing Noun (f) C1 A aplicação de gelo dura poucos minutos de cada vez. The icing lasts only a few minutes at a time.
a compressão the compression Noun (f) C1 A compressão trava o inchaço. Compression holds back the swelling.
a elevação do membro the elevation of the limb Noun (f) C1 A elevação do membro ajuda logo na primeira noite. The elevation of the limb helps on the very first night.
a ligadura funcional the functional taping Noun (f) C1 A ligadura funcional dá apoio sem prender. The functional taping gives support without locking the joint.
a ortótese the orthosis Noun (f) C1 A ortótese acompanha as primeiras semanas. The orthosis stays on through the first weeks.
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