Hydrotherapy: meaning, definitions and examples

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hydrotherapy

 

[ haษชdrษ™สŠหˆฮธษ›rษ™pi ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

health treatment

Hydrotherapy is a therapeutic use of water for pain relief and treatment. This method is often employed in rehabilitation settings to help patients recover from injuries or surgeries. It can involve various techniques, including immersion in hot or cold water, contrast baths, and the use of water jets. Hydrotherapy is believed to promote relaxation and increase circulation while soothing muscle tension and joint pain.

Synonyms

aqua therapy, hydraulotherapy, water therapy.

Examples of usage

  • The athlete underwent hydrotherapy to speed up recovery.
  • Hydrotherapy is beneficial for arthritis patients.
  • Many spas offer hydrotherapy treatments for relaxation.

Translations

Translations of the word "hydrotherapy" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น hidroterapia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเคฒ เคšเคฟเค•เคฟเคคเฅเคธเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Hydrotherapie

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ hidroterapi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณั–ะดั€ะพั‚ะตั€ะฐะฟั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ hydroterapia

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆฐดๆฒป็™‚

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท hydrothรฉrapie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ hidroterapia

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท hidroterapi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ˆ˜์น˜๋ฃŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุนู„ุงุฌ ุงู„ู…ุงุฆูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hydroterapie

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hydroterapia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฐด็–—

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ hidroterapija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vatnsmeรฐferรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะณะธะดั€ะพั‚ะตั€ะฐะฟะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฐแƒ˜แƒ“แƒ แƒแƒ—แƒ”แƒ แƒแƒžแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hidroterapiya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ hidroterapia

Etymology

The term 'hydrotherapy' derives from the Greek words 'hydro,' meaning water, and 'therapeia,' meaning healing or treatment. The historical roots of hydrotherapy date back to ancient civilizations, where water was used for medicinal purposes. The ancient Greeks and Romans famously utilized baths and thermal springs for health benefits. In the 19th century, hydrotherapy gained popularity with the establishment of various spa็–—ๅ…ป and therapeutic practices, leading to more structured methods. In modern times, hydrotherapy continues to be an integral aspect of physical therapy and holistic health approaches. The revival of interest in natural and complementary therapies has furthered the acceptance and practice of hydrotherapy in contemporary healthcare.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,972 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.