Medicina: Ortopedia: Riabilitazione Lesioni Traumatiche della Tibio-Tarsica
| English |
| physical therapy |
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| Attestation |
3
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| Part of speech |
Noun phrase
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| Grammatical label |
Uncountable
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| Definition |
As a field of medicine, physical phenomena such as light, heat, cold and electricity are used. These act to prevent and treat various illnesses. The different physical applications also play an important role in rehabilitation. The stimuli involved in physical therapy elicit various reactions in the body. After repeated treatments, disturbed body functions are remedied, finally leading to regeneration and alleviation of pain.
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| Definition source |
http://www.ambulatorium.com/physiote.htm
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| Context |
Physiotherapy is a summary term for various treatments in the field of exercise therapy, physical therapy and various massage therapies.
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| Context source |
http://www.ambulatorium.com/physiote.htm
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| Synonym |
Physiotherapy
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| Subject field |
Ankle Rehabilitation
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| Sub-field (level 1) |
Therapy
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| Sub-field (level 2) |
Non-surgical treatment
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| Generic concept |
Non-surgical treatment
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| Specific concept |
Magneto-Therapy, Microwave Diathermy, Shortwave Diathermy, Phonophoresis, Massage Therapy, Thermotherapy, Laser Therapy, Hydrotherapy, Iontophoresis, Electrotherapy, Kinesitherapy
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| Related concept |
Immobilization, Orthotics, RICE, Protective Strapping
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| it |
Fisioterapia
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| Reliability code |
3
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