noun · academic
physiotherapy
UK/ˌfɪziˈɒθərəpi/US/ˌfɪziˈɑːθərəpi/phy·si·O·THER·a·py
treatment using physical methods such as exercise to restore movement and function
Examples
“After knee surgery she started physiotherapy twice a week.”
“The clinic offers physiotherapy to help stroke survivors regain mobility.”
“A referral to physiotherapy can speed up recovery after injury.”
Band 8 sentence
“Comprehensive post‑operative care should include physiotherapy as standard to reduce long‑term disability and improve patient outcomes.”
Collocations
- receive physiotherapy
- referred to physiotherapy
- physiotherapy sessions
Word family
Common mistakes
He is seeing physiotherapy.→He is seeing a physiotherapist. / He is undergoing physiotherapy.
I go to physio therapy.→I go to physiotherapy.
Say it for a higher band
5exercise→6physical therapy→7+physiotherapy
Synonyms
physical therapy
Easily confused
occupational therapy
“Occupational therapy helps patients relearn daily tasks such as dressing and cooking.”
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