Physical rehabilitation: meaning, definitions and examples

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physical rehabilitation

 

[ fɪzɪkəl ˌriːˌhəˌbɪlɪˈteɪʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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

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.