noun · neutral
mobility
UK/məʊˈbɪləti/US/moʊˈbɪləti/mo·BIL·i·ty
the ability to move freely and easily, especially joints or the body
Examples
“Physical therapy focuses on improving mobility after surgery.”
“Lack of mobility can make everyday tasks like climbing stairs difficult.”
“Joint mobility decreases with age unless maintained by exercise.”
Band 8 sentence
“For older patients, restoring mobility is often the primary goal of rehabilitation.”
Collocations
- joint mobility
- improve mobility
- mobility impairment
Word family
Common mistakes
My flexibility is limited after the injury.→My mobility is limited after the injury.
He wants to increase his mobile.→He wants to increase his mobility.
Say it for a higher band
5movement→6flexibility→7+mobility
Synonyms
flexibility
Easily confused
flexibility
“Regular stretching can improve joint mobility in older adults.”
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