Krankengymnastik

physiotherapy

noun KRAN-ken-gym-nas-tik Rare

Also means

physical therapy

Usage Note

Krankengymnastik is the traditional German term for physiotherapy (Physiotherapie), focusing on therapeutic exercise and manual treatment to restore movement and function. Doctors prescribe it as a Heilmittel (therapeutic remedy). A Krankengymnast is a physiotherapist; the newer, preferred title is Physiotherapeut.

Examples

"Nach der Hüft-OP verordnete die Ärztin zehn Einheiten Krankengymnastik."

Natural Translation

After the hip operation the doctor prescribed ten sessions of physiotherapy.

Literal Translation

After the hip operation prescribed the doctor ten units physiotherapy.

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