physiotherapy
noun/ˌfɪziəˈθɛrəpi/
Frequency rank: #14,787 most common English word
Meaning
Treatment of injury or disease through physical methods such as exercise, massage, and heat, rather than medication or surgery.
Example sentence
After her knee surgery, the doctor recommended physiotherapy to help her regain strength and mobility.
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