non-weight-bearing
- a word derived from weight-bearing.
Example Sentences
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Swimming is a non-weight-bearing exercise, making it ideal for Mrs Watson.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2025
And although her downhill skiing days may be behind her, she feels confident while playing golf and hiking — both activities that might have seemed unattainable during the three months she was non-weight-bearing.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 12, 2022
As a junior, she had back and shoulder injuries as well as stress fractures in her feet that restricted her to non-weight-bearing exercises.
From New York Times ● Sep. 3, 2021
It’s down to two now, De’Vion Moore and Henry Josey, after Kendial Lawrence broke a non-weight-bearing bone in his leg.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 7, 2011
Similar discrepancies show up in non-weight-bearing joints as well.
From Time Magazine Archive
