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physiotherapy Definition

physio·thera·py (fiz′ē ō′t̸herə pē)

noun

physical therapy

physiotherapy Related Forms
phys′io·thera·pist noun
physiotherapy Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • undergo: The pursuer, in the present case has not undergone physiotherapy, but that course is recommended.
  • receive: Both groups will receive traditional physiotherapy, with the second group receiving additional exercise training.

Preposition: for

  • pain: Physiotherapy for back pain provides a wide range of treatments to relieve pain, promote relaxation and restore movement.

Adjective modifier

  • musculoskeletal: One of the most widely accepted theories in musculoskeletal physiotherapy is the McKenzie Disk Model ( or Derangement syndrome ).
  • out-patient: In some cases weaknesses may persist until the day of discharge from hospital therefore further out-patient Physiotherapy may be arranged at your local hospital.
  • neurological: Partridge C ( 2002 ): Neurological Physiotherapy: Bases of Evidence for Practice.
  • evidence-based: Center for Evidence Based Physiotherapy The Center of Evidence-Based Physiotherapy was established by a small group of clinical and academic physiotherapists.
  • intensive: I remained at there for a further five weeks and was given intensive physiotherapy five days a week.
  • respiratory: Respiratory physiotherapy, used in conjunction with medicine, is the best treatment in 91 % of the cases.

Modifies a noun

  • equissage: Leading equine physiotherapy experts Equissage are supporting a series of cross country clinics held at Hendersyde Park in the Scottish borders.
  • assistant: For example, you could become a physiotherapy assistant.
  • clinic: Body and soul are well catered for by in-house dentists and physiotherapy clinics.
  • department: To begin with, the family took Maria to the physiotherapy department of the central hospital on a regular basis.
  • profession: You will also need to demonstrate insight into the physiotherapy profession.
  • intervention: Research had shown that early physiotherapy intervention can prevent acute problems becoming chronic.

Noun used with modifier

  • outpatient: The summary records that the literature search did not find any studies addressing the effectiveness of an outpatient physiotherapy service for low back pain.
  • chest: Regular chest physiotherapy should be available with the aim of preventing a chest infection.
  • eg: CLUB SERVICES Do you supply a service that might be of interest to club members - eg physiotherapy, massage, coaching.
  • therapy: Physiotherapy, speech and occupational therapy Physiotherapy helps recovery of movements, for example walking.
  • NHS: There is already a fast-track NHS physiotherapy service for people with acute back pain in Nottingham.