physiotherapy

[ fiz-ee-oh-ther-uh-pee ]

noun

1. physical therapy.

physiotherapy

/ ˌfɪzɪəʊˈθɛrəpɪ /

noun

1. the therapeutic use of physical agents or means, such as massage, exercises, etc Also calledphysical therapyinformalphysio USphysiatrics

Derived Forms

• ˌphysioˈtherapist, noun

Other Words From

• physi·o·thera·pist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of physiotherapy¹

First recorded in 1900–05; physio- + therapy

Example Sentences

He deals with sciatica, a painful leg and back condition, but regular physiotherapy has helped to keep the condition at bay.

From Washington Post

Four months later, he is still undergoing intense physiotherapy.

From The Daily Beast

Down the corridor, two Shin Bet guards protect his room; the staff provides regular physiotherapy.

From The Daily Beast

But anyhow, Moodmaster is a simple physiotherapy engine that monitors bloodstream chemicals and body electricity.

From Project Gutenberg