physiotherapy
[/ˌfɪziəʊˈθɛrəpi/]
nounfemininepl: physiotherapies
fisioterapia
1. A healthcare profession concerned with human function and movement, using physical approaches to promote, maintain, and restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational well-being
After her knee surgery, she underwent physiotherapy to regain her mobility.
Após sua cirurgia no joelho, ela se submeteu a fisioterapia para recuperar sua mobilidade.
2. Treatment of disease or injury through physical and mechanical means rather than drugs or surgery
Physiotherapy can be an effective alternative to medication for managing chronic pain.
A fisioterapia pode ser uma alternativa eficaz à medicação para controlar a dor crônica.
3. The practice of therapeutic exercise and physical manipulation to restore function
The physiotherapy program included stretching exercises and massage therapy.
O programa de fisioterapia incluía exercícios de alongamento e terapia de massagem.
Physiotherapy (fisioterapia) is increasingly recognized and valued in both Brazilian and American healthcare systems as an important component of rehabilitation and injury prevention. In Brazil, it has gained prominence in sports medicine and post-surgical recovery. Insurance coverage and professional regulation vary between regions, with the profession being well-established in major urban centers.
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