Therapy

usgb/ˈθerəpi/
noun

A treatment to cure or heal a disease or disorder.

He's been attending physical therapy sessions for his sprained ankle.
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Often appears as...

  • physical therapy
  • occupational therapy
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Healing Focus

Therapy in medicine primarily aims to restore health and function after injury or illness.

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After the surgery, she'll need weeks of therapy to walk properly again.
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Multiple Forms

Medical therapy can be physical, drug-based, or use other techniques like massage.

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His doctor recommended massage therapy for his chronic back pain.
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Regular Schedule

Therapy often requires a series of scheduled sessions to be effective.

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She has therapy twice a week to recover from her knee injury.
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