physiotherapy

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

noun

1. physical therapy.

physiotherapy

/ ˌfɪzɪəʊˈθɛrəpɪ /

noun

1. Also called: physical therapy.  physio.  physiatrics. the therapeutic use of physical agents or means, such as massage, exercises, etc

Other Word Forms

• physiotherapist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of physiotherapy¹

First recorded in 1900–05; physio- + therapy

Example Sentences

She has a walking frame and has received specialist physiotherapy.

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He was able to return to frontline duty after extensive physiotherapy.

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Her disability means she requires certain adjustments from employers, such as accessible facilities and flexible hours to allow her to attend physiotherapy and doctor's appointments.

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PIP is used to purchase additional therapies, such as counselling and physiotherapy, or used to support day-to-day well being.

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Improvements to areas such as emergency departments, dermatology, gynaecology, physiotherapy musculoskeletal, cancer services, and a midwifery ward bereavement suite had also been implemented.

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