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physical rehabilitation

[ fɪzɪkəl ˌriːˌhəˌbɪlɪˈteɪʃən ]

Noun

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healthcare

Physical rehabilitation is the process of restoring function, mobility, and independence after an illness, injury, or surgery. It involves exercises, therapies, and treatments tailored to the individual's needs.

Synonyms

physical therapy, physiotherapy, rehabilitation therapy.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
physical rehabilitation	Used interchangeably with 'physical therapy' in general conversation or informal settings, focusing on the recovery aspect. She’s undergoing physical rehabilitation after her knee surgery Physical rehabilitation is essential for stroke patients
physical therapy	Commonly used in the United States to refer to services provided by physical therapists to improve mobility, relieve pain, and enhance physical function. James is going to physical therapy twice a week Physical therapy can significantly reduce recovery time after an injury
physiotherapy	Commonly used in the UK, Canada, Australia, and other parts of the world outside the United States to describe physical therapy provided by physiotherapists. After her back injury, she visited a clinic for physiotherapy The doctor recommended physiotherapy for her chronic pain
rehabilitation therapy	A broader term that encompasses various types of therapies (including physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy) aimed at overall recovery and improvement of a patient’s abilities. Rehabilitation therapy includes multiple methods to help patients regain their independence Post-surgery, he needed extensive rehabilitation therapy

Examples of usage

Physical rehabilitation helped the patient regain strength in their injured leg.
After the accident, she underwent physical rehabilitation to improve her balance and coordination.
The physical rehabilitation program included both exercise and manual therapy sessions.

Translations

Translations of the word "physical rehabilitation" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reabilitação física

🇮🇳 शारीरिक पुनर्वास

🇩🇪 körperliche Rehabilitation

🇮🇩 rehabilitasi fisik

🇺🇦 фізична реабілітація

🇵🇱 rehabilitacja fizyczna

🇯🇵 身体リハビリテーション

🇫🇷 rééducation physique

🇪🇸 rehabilitación física

🇹🇷 fiziksel rehabilitasyon

🇰🇷 물리 재활

🇸🇦 إعادة التأهيل البدني

🇨🇿 fyzikální rehabilitace

🇸🇰 fyzická rehabilitácia

🇨🇳 物理康复

🇸🇮 fizična rehabilitacija

🇮🇸 líkamlegt endurhæfingar

🇰🇿 физикалық оңалту

🇬🇪 ფიზიკური რეაბილიტაცია

🇦🇿 fiziki reabilitasiya

🇲🇽 rehabilitación física

Etymology

The concept of physical rehabilitation dates back to ancient civilizations where techniques such as massage and hydrotherapy were used to help individuals recover from injuries. Over time, the field has evolved with advancements in medicine and technology, leading to more specialized and effective treatment methods. Today, physical rehabilitation plays a crucial role in helping people of all ages and abilities recover and regain optimal physical function.