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physiotherapeutic

physiotherapeutic

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Used in physical therapy to treat injuries with exercise and massage
  • adjective
  • /ˌfɪziəʊˈθɛrəˌpjuːtɪk/
  • UK
: fisioterapéutico
  • He decided to pursue a physiotherapeutic treatment plan that included massage and stretching techniques.

Examples

  • The results of this study provide support for physiotherapeutic rehabilitation interventions that target women with visual impairments as an area of need for balance rehabilitation.

    Academic text (2010)

  • A physiotherapeutic approach was chosen to design the DP scale.

    Academic text (2010)

  • The efficacy of many physiotherapeutic interventions is questionable.

    Academic text (1995)

  • The doctor recommended physiotherapeutic exercises to help with her recovery from the injury.

  • Many athletes prefer physiotherapeutic methods for rehabilitation instead of relying solely on medication.

Surface Forms

physiotherapeutic positive

Morphology

physiotherapeutic = physiotherapy (transparent) = physio + therapy + ic

The adjective is a regular formation from the noun 'physiotherapy' with '-ic', so its meaning 'relating to physiotherapy' is directly recoverable.

Etymology

Physiotherapeutic comes from physio- 'body', as in physical, and therapy 'treatment'. So a physiotherapeutic approach is a treatment that uses the body, like exercise or massage, rather than drugs or surgery.