die Krankengymnastik
Translation
physiotherapy, physical therapy
Examples
Nach der OP braucht er Krankengymnastik.
After the surgery, he needs physiotherapy.
Die Ärztin hat mir Krankengymnastik verschrieben.
The doctor prescribed physiotherapy for me.
Grammar Patterns
to do physiotherapy ((et4)) Er muss zweimal pro Woche Krankengymnastik machen.
to prescribe physiotherapy ((j-m et4)) Der Arzt kann Krankengymnastik verschreiben.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Physiotherapie, Rehabilitation
Etymology
From 'Kranken' (of the sick) + 'Gymnastik' (gymnastics). Literally 'gymnastics for the sick'.
Memory Tips
Imagine special 'gymnastics' prescribed for 'krank' (sick) people to help them recover.