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hydrotherapy

[/ˌhaɪ.droʊˈθɛr.ə.pi/]
nounfemininepl: hydrotherapies
hidroterapia
1. A therapeutic treatment using water, typically involving immersion in pools or exposure to water jets, used to relieve pain, improve mobility, and aid physical rehabilitation
The patient underwent hydrotherapy to recover from his knee surgery.
O paciente foi submetido a hidroterapia para se recuperar da cirurgia no joelho.
2. The clinical use of water in various forms and temperatures for medicinal purposes and physical therapy
Hydrotherapy is often recommended for arthritis patients.
A hidroterapia é frequentemente recomendada para pacientes com artrite.
Synonyms
aquatic therapywater therapybalneotherapy

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
hidroterapia
Standard term used in healthcare and medical contexts
São Paulo
hidroterapia
Common in major hospitals and rehabilitation centers
Portugal
hidroterapia
Formal medical term; also called 'terapia aquática'

Related Idioms & Phrases

water-based rehabilitation
therapeutic water exercise
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