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physiatrics

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun physiatrics has 1 sense
  1. physical therapy, physiotherapy, physiatrics - therapy that uses physical agents: exercise and massage and other modalities
    --1 is a kind of therapy
    --1 has parts: modality
    --1 has particulars: occupational therapy; rehabilitation

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Physiatrics

Description:

Physiatrics refers to the branch of medicine that focuses on the treatment of physical disorders through non-surgical means, such as therapeutic exercises, rehabilitation, and physical modalities.

Senses:

  • Noun: The medical specialty that deals with the physical aspects of medical conditions and injuries.
  • Noun: The practice of using physical therapy to treat ailments and promote recovery.

Sample Sentences:

  1. My neighbor, who is a physiatrics specialist, helped me relieve the pain in my back through a customized exercise program.
  2. After my accident, I underwent physiatrics to regain mobility in my injured leg.
  3. Physiatrics has proven to be an effective approach for treating muscular and skeletal conditions without resorting to surgery.
  4. The physiatrics department at the hospital offers a variety of treatments to aid patients in their rehabilitation.

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