Physical Therapy Course
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Medical Spanish
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Physical Therapy Course
Lesson 1: Moving the Entire Body
Learn common commands involving movements of the entire body. The level of this lesson is upper intermediate.
Members Only Moving Part of the Body
Learn common commands involving a part of the body. The level of this lesson is intermediate.
Members Only Moving the Hospitalized Patient
Learn common commands for moving a patient in the hospital. The level of this lesson is upper intermediate.
Lesson 1: Sore Shoulder – Listen
Listen as the doctor evaluates a patient with a sore shoulder in the clinic.
Members Only Sore Shoulder – Vocabulary
Learn the key vocabulary from the clinical dialogue.
Members Only Sore Shoulder – Interpret
Interpret all the phrases from the clinical dialogue from English to Spanish.
Members Only Shoulder Exam – Vocab and Listen
Listen as the doctor examines a patient with shoulder pain.
Members Only Shoulder Exam – Interpret
Learn to interpret in Spanish all the phrases from the clinical dialogue, as we review the vocabulary and grammar.
Lesson 1: Dizziness When Turning Over
A woman presents to the physical therapy clinic with complaints of dizziness.
Members Only History of Vertigo and Falling
The physical therapist asks the patient if she has any history of dizziness and/or falls.
Members Only Duration and Associated Symptoms
The physical therapist asks about the duration of the vertigo episodes and associated symptoms that would suggest stroke.
Members Only Provocative and Alleviating Factors
The physical therapist asks about situations that provoke the patient's dizziness. She also reviews her medications to ensure there have been no recent changes.
Members Only Goals of Therapy
The physical therapist asks if the patient has received any other treatment for her vertigo, and what she hopes to accomplish with physical therapy.
Lesson 1: The Vestibular System
The physical therapist explains that she thinks the patient's dizziness is due to a problem in her vestibular system. Learn how to explain the function of the vestibular system in Spanish.
Members Only Preparing the Patient
The physical therapist prepares the patient for the Dix-Hallpike maneuver used to diagnose benign paroxysmal positional vertigo. When positive, this maneuver is uncomfortable for the patient.
Members Only The Dix-Hallpike Maneuver
Learn how to perform a Dix-Hallpike maneuver in Spanish. This maneuver is used to diagnose benign paroxysmal vertigo.
Members Only The Epley Maneuver
Learn how to instruct a patient through the Epley maneuver in Spanish. The Epley maneuver is used to treat benign paroxysmal positional vertigo.
Members Only Crystals Break Free and You Get Dizzy
Explain in Spanish, how tiny crystals in your inner ear become dislodged and cause vertigo.
Members Only How the Epley Maneuver Works
Explain how the Epley Maneuver works to treat Benign Positional Vertigo in Spanish.
About the Teacher
Doc Molly
I am a practicing hospitalist inspired by the people of Latin America. I create medical Spanish lessons with my Spanish teachers on my days off. Our Spanish audio lessons are made for busy healthcare workers on the go. Gain fluency through listening and speaking.