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Physiotherapy

/ˌfɪziəʊˈθerəpi/ noun

Meaning

The treatment of injury or disease using physical methods such as exercise, massage and manipulation, rather than drugs or surgery.

हिंदी मेंदवाओं या सर्जरी के बजाय व्यायाम, मालिश और अन्य शारीरिक तरीकों से चोट या बीमारी का उपचार।

Example Sentences

“He's having physiotherapy for his shoulder injury.”

वह अपने कंधे की चोट के लिए फिजियोथेरेपी करा रहा है।

“Physiotherapy sessions are usually covered by the NHS.”

फिजियोथेरेपी सत्र आमतौर पर एनएचएस द्वारा कवर किए जाते हैं।

⚠ Common Mistake

British spelling and term is "physiotherapy" (not "physical therapy", which is American) — the professional is a "physiotherapist" in the UK.

Good to Know

Synonyms
physical therapy (US), rehab (informal)
Countable
uncountable

Written and reviewed by Maninder Thind · Last updated 17 August 2026

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