Module 11 of 12 · 康复中文 Physical Therapy
居家锻炼 Home Exercise and Staying on Track
Home programs in Mandarin: build and read back the plan, ask about practice without judging, solve barriers, keep patients moving.
By the end of this module you can…
- Build a short home program, read it back in plain sentences, and check it with teach-back.
- Ask how practice went without judging, and fit the exercises into the patient’s day.
- Solve common barriers: no time, fear of pain, forgetting, doubt, practicing alone.
- Give a home plan for flare-ups and the warning signs, and coach family helpers and video visits.
- Connect patients with tai chi, plaza dancing, walking and other community activity.
Key vocabulary
Sixteen words from this module. Tap the speaker to hear each one.
Habits and helpers
- 提醒tí xǐngReminder, to remind
- 日历rì lìCalendar
- 练习单liàn xí dānExercise sheet
- 视频shì pínVideo
- 闹钟nào zhōngAlarm clock
- 贴在冰箱上tiē zài bīng xiāng shangStuck on the fridge
- 打勾dǎ gōuTo tick, check off
- 远程复诊yuǎn chéng fù zhěnVideo visit, telehealth follow-up
Staying active
- 散步sàn bùTo take a walk
- 太极tài jíTai chi
- 广场舞guǎng chǎng wǔPlaza dancing (group dancing in a park or plaza)
- 八段锦bā duàn jǐnBaduanjin (a gentle qigong routine)
- 水中运动shuǐ zhōng yùn dòngWater exercise
- 骑健身车qí jiàn shēn chēTo ride a stationary bike
- 社区中心shè qū zhōng xīnCommunity center
- 做家务zuò jiā wùTo do housework
Ten core phrases
The lines from this module’s take-home phrase sheet. In the course you can print them on one page for your pocket.
- 这个星期大概练了几天？Zhè ge xīng qī dà gài liàn le jǐ tiān?About how many days did you practice this week?
- 谢谢您说实话。是什么让您很难坚持？Xiè xie nín shuō shí huà. Shì shén me ràng nín hěn nán jiān chí?Thanks for being honest. What gets in the way?
- 我们先选最重要的三个。Wǒ men xiān xuǎn zuì zhòng yào de sān ge.Let’s pick the three most important first.
- 把练习放在看电视的时候。Bǎ liàn xí fàng zài kàn diàn shì de shí hou.Fit the exercises in during TV time.
- 每次十分钟也有用。Měi cì shí fēn zhōng yě yǒu yòng.Even ten minutes helps.
- 在手机上设个提醒，练完在日历上打个勾。Zài shǒu jī shang shè ge tí xǐng, liàn wán zài rì lì shang dǎ ge gōu.Phone reminder; tick the calendar when done.
- 第二天比平时更疼、更肿，就先少练一点，比如减一半。Dì èr tiān bǐ píng shí gèng téng, gèng zhǒng, jiù xiān shǎo liàn yì diǎn, bǐ rú jiǎn yí bàn.Worse the next day: do less, say half.
- 有新的刺痛，或者越来越麻，就停下来，打电话找我们。Yǒu xīn de cì tòng, huò zhě yuè lái yuè má, jiù tíng xià lai, dǎ diàn huà zhǎo wǒ men.New sharp pain or worsening numbness: stop and call us.
- 胸口疼、发闷，或者突然喘不上气，马上打911。Xiōng kǒu téng, fā mēn, huò zhě tū rán chuǎn bu shàng qì, mǎ shàng dǎ jiǔ yāo yāo.Chest pain or pressure, or sudden breathlessness: call 911.
- 您说给我听听：每天什么时候练？Nín shuō gěi wǒ tīng ting: měi tiān shén me shí hou liàn?Tell me: when will you practice each day?
What’s in Module 11
- Part 1 · Warm-UpWarm-Up: Your Own Habits
- Part 2 · Home Program WordsReading the PinyinSaying 回家练的动作 vs. Charting 家庭训练计划Vocabulary · Flash CardsBuild the Home Program
- Part 3 · Making It StickThe Check-In ScriptCurious, Not JudgingKey PatternsWhen and Where to PracticeTicks, Logs and VideosWhat Gets in the Way
- Part 4 · Safe at HomeWhen It Hurts at HomeFamily as HelpersVideo Visits
- Part 5 · Beyond TherapyTai Chi, Dancing and WalkingWhat Patients SayPutting It Together
- Part 6 · Role-PlayRound 1 · Guided ConversationRound 2 · Controlled PracticeRounds 3, 4 & 5 · Independent
- Part 7 · Knowledge CheckModule 11 Knowledge Check
- Part 8 · Wrap-UpModule 11 HomeworkTake-Home Phrase SheetModule 11 Wrap-Up · 下次见
Practice it properly
The full module adds dialogues, role-plays, pronunciation drills and a Knowledge Check. Pass the check to earn a certificate of completion you can add to LinkedIn.