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PRONUNCIATION OF HYDROTHERAPY

hydrotherapy  [ˌhaɪdrəʊˈθɛrəpɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF HYDROTHERAPY

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pronoun
preposition
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determiner
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Hydrotherapy is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES HYDROTHERAPY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

hydrotherapy

Hydrotherapy

Hydrotherapy, formerly called hydropathy, is a part of medicine, in particular of naturopathy, occupational therapy and physiotherapy, that involves the use of water for pain relief and treatment. The term encompasses a broad range of approaches and therapeutic methods that take advantage of the physical properties of water, such as temperature and pressure, for therapeutic purposes, to stimulate blood circulation and treat the symptoms of certain diseases. Various therapies used in the present-day hydrotherapy employ water jets, underwater massage and mineral baths and/or whirlpool bath, hot Roman bath, hot tub, Jacuzzi, cold plunge and mineral bath.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH HYDROTHERAPY


apitherapy
ˌeɪpɪˈθɛrəpɪ
aromatherapy
əˌrəʊməˈθɛrəpɪ
balneotherapy
ˌbælnɪəˈθɛrəpɪ
bibliotherapy
ˌbɪblɪəʊˈθɛrəpɪ
brachytherapy
ˌbrækɪˈθɛrəpɪ
chemotherapy
ˌkiːməʊˈθɛrəpɪ
cryotherapy
ˌkraɪəʊˈθɛrəpɪ
electrotherapy
ɪˌlɛktrəʊˈθɛrəpɪ
hypnotherapy
ˌhɪpnəʊˈθɛrəpɪ
immunotherapy
ˌɪmjʊnəʊˈθɛrəpɪ
mesotherapy
ˌmɛsəʊˈθɛrəpɪ
monotherapy
ˌmɒnəˈθɛrəpɪ
phototherapy
ˌfəʊtəʊˈθɛrəpɪ
physiotherapy
ˌfɪzɪəʊˈθɛrəpɪ
phytotherapy
ˌfaɪtəʊˈθɛrəpɪ
psychotherapy
ˌsaɪkəʊˈθɛrəpɪ
radiotherapy
ˌreɪdɪəʊˈθɛrəpɪ
thalassotherapy
ˌθæləsəʊˈθɛrəpɪ
therapy
ˈθɛrəpɪ
thermotherapy
ˌθɜːməʊˈθɛrəpɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE HYDROTHERAPY

hydrosulphurous
hydrosulphurous acid
hydrotactic
hydrotaxes
hydrotaxis
hydrotheca
hydrotherapeutic
hydrotherapeutics
hydrotherapic
hydrotherapist
hydrotherapy pool
hydrothermal
hydrothermally
hydrothoraces
hydrothoracic
hydrothorax
hydrotropic
hydrotropically
hydrotropism
hydrous

WORDS THAT END LIKE HYDROTHERAPY

behaviour therapy
cognitive therapy
combination therapy
craniosacral therapy
crapy
electroconvulsive therapy
family therapy
gene therapy
group therapy
hormone replacement therapy
occupational therapy
pharmacotherapy
physical therapy
radiation therapy
retail therapy
root-canal therapy
sex therapy
shock therapy
speech therapy
triple combination therapy
zone therapy

Synonyms and antonyms of hydrotherapy in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «hydrotherapy» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF HYDROTHERAPY

Find out the translation of hydrotherapy to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of hydrotherapy from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «hydrotherapy» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

水疗
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

hidroterapia
570 millions of speakers

English

hydrotherapy
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

स्वीमिंग
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

المعالجة المائية
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

гидротерапия
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

hidroterapia
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

জলচিকিত্সা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

hydrothérapie
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Hidroterapi
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Hydrotherapie
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

水治療法
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

수중 치료
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Hydrotherapy
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

thủy liệu pháp
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

நீர்சிகிச்சையை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

जल संश्लेषण
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

hidroterapi
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

idroterapia
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

hydroterapia
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

гідротерапія
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

hidroterapie
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

υδροθεραπεία
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

hidroterapie
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

hydroterapi
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

hydroterapi
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of hydrotherapy

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «HYDROTHERAPY»

The term «hydrotherapy» is regularly used and occupies the 56.777 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «HYDROTHERAPY» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «hydrotherapy» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «hydrotherapy» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about hydrotherapy

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «HYDROTHERAPY»

Discover the use of hydrotherapy in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to hydrotherapy and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Hydrotherapy: Principles and Practice
SRL suggestion. Promotes a wider knowledge of water and its potential in the total rehabilitation programme for both Paediatric and adult hydrotherapy.
Margaret Reid Campion, 1997
2
Modern Hydrotherapy for the Massage Therapist
This text offers a modern approach to hydrotherapy— the use of water, ice, steam, and hot and cold temperatures to improve or maintain health— as performed by massage therapists.
Marybetts Sinclair, 2007
3
Hydrotherapy: Theory & Technique
A complete, yet concise review of the literature regarding the science and practice of hydrotherapy.
Patrick Barron, 2003
4
Rational Hydrotherapy: A Manual of the Physiological and ...
The physiological and therapeutic effects of hydrotherapy procedures, and the technique of their application in the treatment of disease.
John Harvey Kellogg, 2001
5
Elements of Hydrotherapy for Nurses
When this book was first printed in 1912, Dr. Abbott wrote, "The urgent need of a nurses' textbook on hydrotherapy has induced the author to attempt to meet this need.
George Knapp Abbott, 2010
6
Hydrotherapy: Simple Treatments for Common Ailments
Why go to the medicine cabinet for every ailment? Hydrotherapy helps your body effectively overcome common diseases by using simple treatments that do not leave any chemicals behind.
Clarence Dail, Charles Thomas, 2012
7
Curing the Colonizers: Hydrotherapy, Climatology, and French ...
"Eric T. Jennings's ability to give an in-depth understanding of five very different regions, mastering the primary and secondary literature on all of them, is simply breathtaking.
Eric T. Jennings, 2006
8
Hydrotherapy and Massage
Theoretical Massage questions and answers. Hydrotherapy, a scientific application of heat or cold with or without friction. Anatomy and Physiology of the Alimentary tract. Pathology of the Alimentary Tract. Ther.
Health Research Staff, 1996
9
Hydrotherapy in paediatrics
(1E 1985) Activities for the development of rotational control balance coordination; appl. in specific disability
Margaret Reid Campion, 1991
10
Spa Bodywork: A Guide for Massage Therapists
The use of water for health and wellness (hydrotherapy) is a historical cornerstone of the spa experience. As discussed in Chapter 1, the revitalizing effects of water were well known in ancient cultures around the world. Vincent Priessnitz and ...
Anne Williams, 2006

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «HYDROTHERAPY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term hydrotherapy is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Dog hydrotherapy treatment service hopes to make a splash in Perth …
Hydrotherapy can provide rehabilitation, pain relief and controlled exercise – all under the guidance of trained vets and canine hydrotherapists ... «The Courier, Jul 15»
2
Optimism solution can be found to hydrotherapy financial crisis …
Alastair McGregor, chairman of the Hydrotherapy Pool Trust and a co-founder of the 30-year-old facility, said he was encouraged by the ... «Aberdeen Press and Journal, Jul 15»
3
Roosevelt Baths & Spa Celebrate 80 Years in Saratoga Springs
Today, the Spa offers transformative hydrotherapy spa experiences with natural healing treatments performed by experienced staff members ... «Saratoga.com, Jul 15»
4
Growing wave of support to retain 50m pool at East Keilor Leisure …
... would be dumped for an eight-lane indoor 25m pool, a hydrotherapy pool, learn-to-swim and leisure areas and increased gymnasium space. «Herald Sun, Jul 15»
5
Review of the Mill Wheel Spa at Three Horseshoes Country Inn …
Other facilities include an outdoor hydrotherapy pool, a plunge pool, a beautiful outdoor spa garden and three treatment rooms offering a range ... «Stoke Sentinel, Jul 15»
6
Video shows canine hydrotherapy business helping Teesside dogs …
Arthritis, spinal injuries, pain relief and even obesity are just some of the ailments that Cleveland Canine Hydrotherapy help to treat, using its ... «Gazette Live, Jul 15»
7
5-year-old boy fights severe eczema
It includes hydrotherapy with natural spring water and appointments with leading dermatologists. Meantime, Paul is planning a charity bicycle ... «myfoxny.com, Jul 15»
8
Barry town council objects to housing development plan
The site was previously considered for use as a hydrotherapy pool facility. ... substantial local support for previous plans to make the site a hydrotherapy clinic. «Barry and District News, Jul 15»
9
Pooling out all stops for hydrotherapy funds
THE new fundraising convener for the Moray Hydrotherapy Pool is pressing ahead with plans to help raise cash to keep the pool afloat. «Forres Gazette, Jul 15»
10
Pool Perks for Your Pet
While swimming and hydrotherapy has its ups, few feel that creating a backyard pool is a lot of work and money, “I used two layers of tarpaulin ... «The New Indian Express, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Hydrotherapy [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/hydrotherapy>. Apr 2024 ».
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