physiotherapy
2 synonyms and 0 antonyms for physiotherapy, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Treatment for injury or illness using physical methods such as exercise, massage, or heat, rather than medication or surgery.
Synonyms
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How to use physiotherapy
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Etymology
From physio- ("body/nature") plus therapy.
Full origin of physiotherapy →Frequently asked questions
What does “physiotherapy” mean?
The word “physiotherapy” means treatment for injury or illness using physical methods such as exercise, massage, or heat, rather than medication or surgery. In plain terms, hands-on or exercise-based treatment to help the body heal or recover movement.
How do you pronounce “physiotherapy”?
“Physiotherapy” is pronounced fih-zee-oh-THEH-ruh-pee (/ˌfɪziəʊˈθerəpi/ in IPA).
How do you use “physiotherapy” in a sentence?
Here is “physiotherapy” used in a sentence: “He's doing physiotherapy twice a week after his knee surgery.”
What part of speech is “physiotherapy”?
“Physiotherapy” is a noun.