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physiotherapy

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

physiotherapy

/ ˌfɪzɪəʊˈθɛrəpɪ /

noun

  1. the therapeutic use of physical agents or means, such as massage, exercises, etc Also calledphysical therapyinformalphysio USphysiatrics
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Derived Forms

  • ˌphysioˈtherapist, noun
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Other Words From

  • physi·o·thera·pist noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of physiotherapy1

First recorded in 1900–05; physio- + therapy
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Example Sentences

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

Four months later, he is still undergoing intense physiotherapy.

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

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

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