physical therapynoun [ U ]
uk/ˌfɪz.ɪ.kəl ˈθer.ə.pi/us/ˌfɪz.ɪ.kəl ˈθer.ə.pi/US also mainly UK physiotherapythe treatment of muscle stiffness, pain, and injury, especially by rubbing and moving the sore parts
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Physiotherapy, massage & osteopathy
- chiropractor
- ECT
- effleurage
- essential oil
- heat treatment
- manipulate
- manipulation
- massage
- massage parlour
- masseur
- masseuse
- occupational therapy
- osteopath
- osteopathy
- physical therapist
- physio
- physiotherapist
- physiotherapy
- set
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