noun

hydrotherapy

hydrotherapy, water therapy

Hydrotherapy can help with muscle recovery.

Hydrotherapy can help with muscle recovery.

((as a treatment)) Hydrotherapy is used as a treatment for arthritis.

Synonyms: physiotherapy, aquatic therapy

From Greek 'hydro' (water) + 'therapeia' (healing).

Think 'hydro' like a fire hydrant (water) and 'therapy' for treatment.

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