Hydrotherapy

/ˌhaɪ.drəʊˈθer.ə.pi/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The use of water for therapeutic purposes, often involving baths, saunas, or other forms of water exposure to promote healing and relaxation.

She enrolled in a hydrotherapy program to alleviate her chronic pain.

A treatment method that utilizes water at various temperatures for physical and mental health benefits.

Hydrotherapy is commonly recommended for patients recovering from surgery.

A holistic approach that combines the physical properties of water with therapeutic exercises to enhance rehabilitation.

The clinic offers hydrotherapy sessions that include swimming exercises in a heated pool.

Derived from the Greek words 'hydro' meaning water and 'therapy' meaning healing.

hydrotherapy pool

A specially designed pool used for therapeutic water exercises.

hydrotherapy bath

A bath that incorporates water therapy techniques for relaxation and healing.

hydrotherapy treatment

A formal application of hydrotherapy methods to address health issues.

aquatherapy

Therapy that uses water.

balneotherapy

Treatment using bathing in therapeutic waters.

physiotherapy

Physical therapy that may include hydrotherapy as a method.

Water cure

After a long week, I just need my water cure to relax.

Wet therapy

I'm heading to wet therapy for some much-needed relief.