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Ausweich-Strategie

English translation: workaround

03:31 Feb 7, 2022
German to English translations [PRO]
Medical - Medical (general)
German term or phrase: Ausweich-Strategie
Patient with lumbar back pain:

"Auch die Versteifung der Wirbelsäule sei störend, vor allem beim Bücken. Die Bewegungseinschränkung störe sie jedoch viel weniger, als der Schmerz. Beim Binden der Schuhe oder Haushaltstätigkeiten, die mit Vornüber­ Beugen einhergingen, habe sie inzwischen Ausweich-Strategien gelernt."

I found avoidance strategy, or rather "avoidance behavior", but I wonder if it can be used here?
I am bothered by "gelernt" as I would think that one would "resort" to this strategy rather than learn it. To me, it is not a positive thing.

Am I missing something and the term here is actually NOT "avoidance behavior"? If so, what is It?

Thanks for your input!
Lirka
Austria
Local time: 22:42
English translation:workaround
Explanation:
Forget avoidance behavior. This just means that she's figured out (gelernt) some workarounds to perform certain tasks despite her physical limitations.

BTW, the German should be one word: Ausweichstrategie (makes no sense to have a hyphenated noun).

Compare with example below:

"I have trouble speaking while eating, and over the years I’ve gotten used to dining at home with just my spouse, who understands my limitations. But not everyone does. The holidays, with their extended-family meals and festive parties, can be challenging. Since I want to be a part of these events and still be safe, I’ve figured out some workarounds." https://www.brainandlife.org/the-magazine/online-exclusives/...
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Michael Martin, MA
United States
Local time: 16:42
Grading comment
I used this one as it came fast and it fit. Thank you!
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
3 +4workaround
Michael Martin, MA
4 +2adopted coping strategies
uyuni
4 +1adaptive strategy
Rama Bhave
3compensatory (movement) strategies
Anne Schulz
Summary of reference entries provided
avoidance strategy
José Patrício

  

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28 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +4
workaround


Explanation:
Forget avoidance behavior. This just means that she's figured out (gelernt) some workarounds to perform certain tasks despite her physical limitations.

BTW, the German should be one word: Ausweichstrategie (makes no sense to have a hyphenated noun).

Compare with example below:

"I have trouble speaking while eating, and over the years I’ve gotten used to dining at home with just my spouse, who understands my limitations. But not everyone does. The holidays, with their extended-family meals and festive parties, can be challenging. Since I want to be a part of these events and still be safe, I’ve figured out some workarounds." https://www.brainandlife.org/the-magazine/online-exclusives/...


Michael Martin, MA
United States
Local time: 16:42
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman, Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 159
Grading comment
I used this one as it came fast and it fit. Thank you!

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Anne Schulz
2 hrs
agree  Ramey Rieger (X): Got my vote
4 hrs
agree  Cillie Swart: nice solution
5 hrs
agree  Barbara Schmidt, M.A. (X)
11 hrs
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3 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
compensatory (movement) strategies


Explanation:
I agree with Michael. Avoidance involves a choice, but with a fused spine there is no choice – your spine doesn't bend any more, and you have to find (or 'learn') other ways to get your hand to the floor.

Anne Schulz
Germany
Local time: 22:42
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: German
PRO pts in category: 1611
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3 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
adaptive strategy


Explanation:
as someone who lives with RA, it may be helpful for you to think about the best way to accomplish tasks that require physical exertion, no matter how simple they may seem. It may also require modifying your lifestyle: engaging in low-impact exercise, applying the principles of energy conservation to your daily life, and using helpful adaptive equipment – even for the “easy” things.


    https://www.hss.edu/conditions_managing-daily-life-rheumatoid-arthritis.asp
Rama Bhave
Germany
Local time: 22:42
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in MarathiMarathi
PRO pts in category: 16

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Anne Schulz
7 hrs
  -> Thank you, Anne Schulz!
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11 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +2
adopted coping strategies


Explanation:
Just another option...

uyuni
Local time: 22:42
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman
PRO pts in category: 793

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Lancashireman: coping strategies
2 hrs
  -> Thank you very much, Lancashireman!
agree  Essie Wa Nani
3 days 22 hrs
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Reference comments


6 hrs
Reference: avoidance strategy

Reference information:
I think he avoids (awsweicht) movements that cause him pain - avoidance strategy (Ausweich-Strategie)
The company said that no one had ever suggested the partnerships were part of a tax avoidance strategy. - https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/avoidan...
Avoidance is defined as “an act or practice of avoiding or withdrawing from something”[i] if one puts this word in the context of a “war in space”, it could be said that Mr. Lamrani and others in the present Administration, are advancing the notion that the best strategy is to “avoid/withdraw” from participating wars in space or “that extend to space”. https://realspacestrategy.wordpress.com/2016/05/29/examining...
ausweichen - vermeiden, sich nicht stellen; (figuratv) ausweichend antworten ; Weich mir nicht aus, ich hab dich was gefragt!; Er wich meinem Blick aus; auf etw. ausweichen - etw. als Alternative benutzen

José Patrício
Portugal
Native speaker of: Native in PortuguesePortuguese
PRO pts in category: 8
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