noun

physiotherapy

physiotherapy

She needs physiotherapy for her knee injury.

She needs physiotherapy for her knee injury.

Physiotherapy can help improve mobility.

Physiotherapy can help improve mobility.

((physiotherapy)) the treatment of injury or disease by pressing and moving the affected parts of the body. She needs physiotherapy for her knee injury.

Synonyms: physical therapy (more common in US English), rehabilitation

A combination of 'physio-' (relating to the body) and 'therapy' (treatment).

'Therapy' for your 'physio' (physical) body. Note that 'physical therapy' is the more common term in the US.

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