Meaning & use
physiotherapy
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the treatment of injury, disease, or disability through physical methods such as exercise, massage, and manipulation, rather than drugs or surgery
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After her knee surgery, she attended physiotherapy twice a week.
The athlete's recovery plan included physiotherapy to rebuild muscle strength.
A note on using this word
Called 'physiotherapy' in British English and most Commonwealth countries, and typically 'physical therapy' in American English.
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physical therapy
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