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

A GoFund me has raised almost £50,000, which will be used to convert their family house to make it more accessible, physiotherapy and psychotherapy, and a part-time carer.

From BBC

He needed several skin graft surgeries and was left with post-traumatic stress disorder, as well as needing ongoing physiotherapy.

From BBC

Many mild cases do not need treatment, but more severe cases can cause problems with urinary or bowel function and can be treated with physiotherapy or surgery depending on what a patient and their provider decide.

From Salon

Rebuilding the connections between the external soundscape and my brain would mean relearning how to process the auditory input that I had been missing, much like how physiotherapy can teach you to reuse a muscle.

From Slate

At National Star Elliot enjoyed the benefits of a full Education, Health and Care Plan, with practical help to prepare for his future, occupational health, physiotherapy and the benefits of being surrounded by other young adults.

From BBC