Physiotherapist
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| Physiotherapist | |
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| Term | Physiotherapist |
| Short definition | Physiotherapist - (pronounced) (FIH-zih-kul THAYR-uh-piste) healthcare professional trained to evaluate and treat people with medical conditions or injuries that limit their mobility and physical activities. Physical therapists use methods such as exercise, massage, hot packs, ice, and electrical stimulation to strengthen muscles, reduce pain, and improve movement. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
Physiotherapist - (pronounced) (FIH-zih-kul THAYR-uh-piste) healthcare professional trained to evaluate and treat people with medical conditions or injuries that limit their mobility and physical activities. Physical therapists use methods such as exercise, massage, hot packs, ice, and electrical stimulation to strengthen muscles, reduce pain, and improve movement. They also teach exercises to prevent injuries and restricted mobility
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