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English translation: crutches

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Portuguese term or phrase:canadianas
English translation:crutches
Entered by: Maria José Tavares (X)

12:46 Oct 24, 2008
Portuguese to English translations [PRO]
Social Sciences - Medical: Health Care / Respiratory Diseases
Portuguese term or phrase: canadianas
"Acredito que é só uma questão de tempo até poder voltar a andar sem canadianas".

PT- Portugal

I think maybe some form of walking aid, perhaps originating from ?? Canada, but I'm guessing. Any ideas?
R. Alex Jenkins
Brazil
Local time: 05:48
(European Style) Crutches
Explanation:
http://images.google.pt/imgres?imgurl=http://img.alibaba.com...

Richard, regret but I don't know the name of the other ones
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Maria José Tavares (X)
Portugal
Local time: 09:48
Grading comment
Cheers, Maria :)
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Summary of answers provided
4 +5(European Style) Crutches
Maria José Tavares (X)
4 +1canadian (crutch)
rhandler
5(forearm) crutches
Muriel Vasconcellos


Discussion entries: 10





  

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4 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
canadian (crutch)


Explanation:
Check these examples:

Walking Equipment.com -- Fore-arm Crutches --
The Lofstrand crutch is the original Canadian Crutch. They crutch is hand crafted in the USA. Research has shown that walking with crutches requires up to ...
www.walkingequipment.com/crutchesall.htm

Amazon.com: canadian crutch
A community about canadian crutch. Tag and discover new products. Share your images and discuss your questions with canadian crutch experts.
www.amazon.com/tag/canadian crutch


PatientsLikeMe : Canadian crutch (walking stick/cane) Treatment Report
Canadian crutch (walking stick/cane): Find the most comprehensive real-world treatment information on Canadian crutch (walking stick/cane) at PatientsLikeMe ...
www.patientslikeme.com/all/treatments/show/1163-canadian-cr...

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Note added at 4 mins (2008-10-24 12:50:38 GMT)
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Of course, in plural.

rhandler
Local time: 05:48
Native speaker of: Portuguese
PRO pts in category: 51

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Alexandra Gouveia: "crutches" // Um bom FDS, para si também, Maria José. É verdade, já passou. :))
1 hr
  -> Obrigado, Alexandra, bom fim de semana! Espero que as suas sejam meras recordações, sem saudades.
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8 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +5
(European Style) Crutches


Explanation:
http://images.google.pt/imgres?imgurl=http://img.alibaba.com...

Richard, regret but I don't know the name of the other ones

Maria José Tavares (X)
Portugal
Local time: 09:48
Native speaker of: Portuguese
PRO pts in category: 4
Grading comment
Cheers, Maria :)

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Marlene Curtis
40 mins
  -> Thanks Marlene
agree  Catarina Maia
45 mins
  -> Obrigada Catarina e bom fim de semana
agree  Alexandra Gouveia: "crutches"
1 hr
  -> Obrigada Alexandra e bom fim de semana
agree  Marta Silvas
2 hrs
  -> Obrigada Marta e bom fim de semana
agree  Cristina Santos
5 hrs
  -> Obrigada Cristina bom fim de semana
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7 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5
(forearm) crutches


Explanation:
From http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crutch:

Medical crutches
Types
There are several different types of medical crutches:

Forearm
Forearm crutches are the type most commonly used in Europe, but in the United States are almost exclusively used by people with permanent disabilities. However, American orthopaedic surgeons are now beginning to prescribe forearm crutches for patients with shorter-term needs. Forearm crutches are used by slipping the arm into a cuff and holding the grip. The cuff, typically made of plastic or metal, can be a half-circle or a full circle with a V-type opening in the front allowing the forearm to slip out in case of a fall.

Emile Schlick, a French mechanical engineer, patented a walking stick (US patent number 1244249, filed Oct. 23, 1917) that provided an oblique support at the upper end for resting the forearm. This invention was first patented in France on May 7, 1915. Philipp Cederstom patented a similar-looking cane crutch (US Patent 2192766). Finally, the invention of A. R. Lofstrand, Jr., who filed a patent in 1945, consists of an adjustable-length crutch. **In the US, forearm crutches are also sometimes referred to as Lofstrands,[1] Canadian crutches (since they are commonly used in Canada), elbow crutches or even Walk Easies (Walk Easy is a brand name).**

Underarm
These are the most common type in the United States, and are used most often by people with temporary disability or injury. These are used by placing the pads against the rib cage beneath the armpits and holding the grip, which is below and parallel to the pad. These are sometimes known as axillary crutches.
Strutters
These are a variation on under-arm crutches, incorporating large soles which remain flat on the floor or ground while the user walks. They allow for an improved walking gait, and distribute body weight to reduce the risk of nerve damage caused by underarm crutches.
Platform
These are less common and used by those with poor hand grip due to arthritis, cerebral palsy, or other condition. The arm rests on a horizontal platform and is strapped in place. The hand rests on a grip which, if properly designed, can be angled appropriately depending on the user's physical handicap.
Knee Support
These crutches are useful for patients whose injury or disability is below the knee. They allow the knee of the injured leg to be placed on a support, so the injured leg now points backward behind the patient. This style of crutch affords the patient the ability to have one or both hands free to carry objects. Upper thigh atrophy is also reduced because lhalf the patients weight is now supported by each thigh rather than one thigh and the arms. An example of a unique state-of-the-art knee crutch is the "Orthopedic Knee Crutch."

Muriel Vasconcellos
United States
Local time: 01:48
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 155
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