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Physiotherapie
German → American English
American English
Physiotherapy
Medizinische Behandlung zur Wiederherstellung, Verbesserung oder Erhaltung von Beweglichkeit und Körperfunktion durch gezielte Übungen, manuelle Techniken und andere physikalische Maßnahmen.
Nach der Operation braucht er mehrere Wochen Physiotherapie.In German, Physiotherapie is the standard medical term; Krankengymnastik is older and still used, but Physiotherapie is more common in formal and modern contexts.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Physiotherapie mean in English?
Physiotherapie means physiotherapy or physical therapy.
Is Physiotherapie the same as Krankengymnastik?
They are very close in meaning. Physiotherapie is the modern standard term, while Krankengymnastik is an older term still used in everyday German.
How do you say Physiotherapie in English?
You can say physiotherapy, or in American English often physical therapy.