Thermotherapy: meaning, definitions and examples

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thermotherapy

 

[ ˈθɜːməʊˌθɛrəpi ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical treatment

Thermotherapy is a type of medical treatment that involves the use of heat to relieve pain and promote healing. It is commonly used for conditions such as muscle strains, arthritis, and back pain.

Synonyms

heat therapy, thermal therapy

Examples of usage

  • Thermotherapy can help to increase blood flow to the affected area.
  • Many physical therapists use thermotherapy as part of their treatment plans.
  • Some common methods of thermotherapy include hot packs, warm baths, and heating pads.

Translations

Translations of the word "thermotherapy" in other languages:

🇵🇹 termoterapia

🇮🇳 ताप चिकित्सालय

🇩🇪 Thermotherapie

🇮🇩 terapi panas

🇺🇦 термотерапія

🇵🇱 termoterapia

🇯🇵 温熱療法 (おんねつりょうほう)

🇫🇷 thermothérapie

🇪🇸 termoterapia

🇹🇷 termoterapi

🇰🇷 온열 요법 (온열 치료)

🇸🇦 العلاج الحراري

🇨🇿 termoterapie

🇸🇰 termoterapia

🇨🇳 热疗 (rè liáo)

🇸🇮 termoterapija

🇮🇸 hitameðferð

🇰🇿 жылумен емдеу

🇬🇪 თერმოთერაპია

🇦🇿 termoterapiya

🇲🇽 termoterapia

Etymology

The term thermotherapy originates from the Greek words 'thermos', meaning heat, and 'therapeia', meaning healing. The concept of using heat as a form of therapy has been around for centuries, with ancient civilizations such as the Romans and Egyptians using hot baths and heated objects to treat various ailments. In modern medicine, thermotherapy continues to be a popular and effective treatment for a range of musculoskeletal conditions.