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a carico di altri distretti

English translation: in other areas/regions

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Italian term or phrase:a carico di altri distretti
English translation:in other areas/regions
Entered by: Gary Key

08:59 Apr 18, 2007
Italian to English translations [PRO]
Medical - Sports / Fitness / Recreation / flexibility exercises
Italian term or phrase: a carico di altri distretti
I need to correct the translation of the above phrase (highlighted with *) in the following text, which concerns flexibility exercises.

TARGET
A stretching session in itself creates a general feeling of relaxation, both by relieving tension in the actual muscle and indirectly reducing the basal tone of all the body’s musculature, as well as slowing the heart rate. These last effects are above all evident in the case of comfortable stretching postures which are held for long periods and are accompanied by controlled breathing. In fact, it is difficult to relax the muscles if the positions assumed are difficult to hold, whether due to balance requirements or tension in muscles which are **supporting the weight of other regions**, or simply due to pain caused by pressure at certain contact points.

SOURCE (last sentence only)
Difficilmente, infatti, si ottiene un effetto rilassante se le posizioni assunte sono difficili da mantenere per la richiesta di equilibrio o di tensioni muscolari **a carico di altri distretti**, o addirittura dolorose, per la pressione che si verifica in alcuni punti di contatto.

The meaning of the translated phrase given here seems to be in contrast with the meaning of the source, but am not sure how to amend it. I thought of translating 'a carico di' as 'reliant/dependent on' and am thinking that the concept of weight doesn't come into it.

Any further suggestions appreciated!
Gary Key
United Kingdom
Local time: 15:20
in other areas/regions
Explanation:
I think "a carico di" is just a "hifalutin'" way of saying "di", so it's difficult to hold a position intended to relax a certain muscle group if the position causes tension in a different muscle group.
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Grey Drane (X)
United States
Local time: 10:20
Grading comment
thanks to all for your answers/comments!
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
4 +1in other areas/regions
Grey Drane (X)
5from other parts of the body /regions
James (Jim) Davis


  

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9 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
in other areas/regions


Explanation:
I think "a carico di" is just a "hifalutin'" way of saying "di", so it's difficult to hold a position intended to relax a certain muscle group if the position causes tension in a different muscle group.

Grey Drane (X)
United States
Local time: 10:20
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 52
Grading comment
thanks to all for your answers/comments!

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Manuela Ferrari: I was about to say exactly the same thing! :-)
5 mins
  -> even the word "hifalutin'"? ;-) Thx!
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15 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5
from other parts of the body /regions


Explanation:
It is another muscle from another part of the body responsible for pulling and upsetting the balance.

whether because of the need for balance or because of muscular tension from other parts of the body, or even....


James (Jim) Davis
Seychelles
Local time: 18:20
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 54
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