Definition of physiatrics in English:
physiatrics
plural noun ˌfɪzɪˈatrɪksˌfɪziˈætrɪks
another term for physiotherapy
Example sentencesExamples
- Physiatrics on the other hand, is a readily available modality than can restore much useful function and reverse the contractures.
- Complementary balneotherapy, physiatrics, massages, etc., combined with the high professional standard of Spa's staff increase basic healing effects.
Derivatives
noun
Care of the technology-dependent young adult should be incorporated into the training programs of adult pulmonologists, adult neurologists, physiatrists, sleep medicine specialists, and internists.
Example sentencesExamples
- I began making phone calls and located a physiatrist and plastic surgeon in Long Beach, CA, more than 250 miles away.
- In one previous study published by the same authors, acupuncture and biofeedback were the two most common alternative therapies recommended by physiatrists (physical medicine and rehabilitation medical specialists).
- Consultation with a physical therapist or physiatrist to design a program to mobilize the patient and prevent contractures may be an important component to the management of rigidity and spasticity.
- Reports from the family physician, an orthopaedic surgeon, a neurologist and a physiatrist were filed.
Definition of physiatrics in US English:
physiatrics
plural nounˌfɪziˈætrɪksˌfizēˈatriks
another term for physical therapy
Example sentencesExamples
- Complementary balneotherapy, physiatrics, massages, etc., combined with the high professional standard of Spa's staff increase basic healing effects.
- Physiatrics on the other hand, is a readily available modality than can restore much useful function and reverse the contractures.