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Definition of physiotherapy

physiotherapy

/ˌfɪz.i.oʊˈθɛr.ə.pi/
phys · i · o · ther · a · py
Adverb:physiotherapeutically
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Plural:physiotherapies
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Adjective:physiotherapeutic
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physiotherapy Lexical Profile

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• noun

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British The treatment of disease, injury, or deformity by physical methods such as massage, heat treatment, and exercise rather than by drugs or surgery.

Example

"After tearing his knee ligament, the athlete underwent six months of intensive physiotherapy to regain full mobility."

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Word Nuance & Usage

"Physiotherapy" is the standard term used in British, Canadian, and Australian English, whereas "physical therapy" is preferred in American English.

• Rhymes for physiotherapy

• Nearby Words

physiological
physiology
physiotherapist
physiotherapy
physique
physocarpus
physostegia

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 19th century (often via German Physiotherapie) from the combining form physio- (from Ancient Greek physis, meaning "nature") and therapy (from Ancient Greek therapeia, meaning "healing").

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Physiotherapy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/physiotherapy
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