physical therapy
[/ˈfɪzɪkəl ˈθɛrəpi/]
nounpl: physical therapies
fisioterapia
1. A healthcare profession that uses physical methods such as exercise, massage, and manipulation to treat disease, injury, or deformity, and to restore normal bodily function and mobility
After her knee surgery, she underwent physical therapy to regain strength and mobility.
Após sua cirurgia no joelho, ela se submeteu a fisioterapia para recuperar a força e mobilidade.
2. Treatment involving therapeutic exercises and techniques to improve physical function and reduce pain
The doctor recommended physical therapy for his back pain.
O médico recomendou fisioterapia para sua dor nas costas.
3. Rehabilitation services designed to help patients recover from injury or illness
Physical therapy sessions helped the stroke patient regain motor control.
As sessões de fisioterapia ajudaram o paciente com acidente vascular cerebral a recuperar o controle motor.
Physical therapy is a well-established healthcare profession in both the United States and Brazil. In the US, it is typically covered by insurance and is a common part of post-operative care and injury recovery. In Brazil, fisioterapia is similarly important in the healthcare system, offered both in public health (SUS) and private clinics. The profession has grown significantly in both countries, with physical therapists playing an essential role in rehabilitation and preventive care.
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