Physiotherapie

physiotherapy

noun fee-zyoh-teh-rah-PEE Rare

Origin: from Greek 'physis' (nature) + 'therapeia' (treatment)

Also means

physical therapy

Usage Note

Physiotherapie encompasses manual therapy, exercise programmes, and electrotherapy to restore movement and reduce pain. Patients are referred for Physiotherapie by their GP; sessions are mostly covered by Krankenkassen (health insurance).

Examples

"Nach dem Bänderriss empfahl der Arzt eine Physiotherapie über acht Wochen."

Natural Translation

After the ligament tear, the doctor recommended physiotherapy for eight weeks.

Literal Translation

After the ligament tear recommended the doctor a physiotherapy over eight weeks.

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