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PRONUNCIATION OF RECREATIONAL THERAPY

recreational therapy  [ˌrɛkrɪˈeɪʃənəl ˈθɛrəpɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF RECREATIONAL THERAPY

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Recreational therapy is a noun.
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WHAT DOES RECREATIONAL THERAPY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Recreational therapy

According to the American Therapeutic Recreation Association, recreational therapy is a treatment service designed to restore, remediate and rehabilitate a person’s level of functioning and independence in life activities, to promote health and wellness as well as reduce or eliminate the activity limitations and restrictions to participation in life situations caused by an illness or disabling condition. Recreational therapy may also be referred to as therapeutic recreation or recreation therapy. Recreational therapists work with clients to restore motor, social and cognitive functioning, build confidence, develop coping skills, and integrate skills learned in treatment settings into community settings. Intervention areas vary widely and are based upon client interests. Examples of intervention modalities include creative arts, sports, adventure programming, dance/movement, and leisure education. http://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/recreational-therapists.htm...

Definition of recreational therapy in the English dictionary

The definition of recreational therapy in the dictionary is therapy by means of recreational activities engaged in by the patient.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH RECREATIONAL THERAPY


aromatherapy
əˌrəʊməˈθɛrəpɪ
balneotherapy
ˌbælnɪəˈθɛrəpɪ
bibliotherapy
ˌbɪblɪəʊˈθɛrəpɪ
brachytherapy
ˌbrækɪˈθɛrəpɪ
chemotherapy
ˌkiːməʊˈθɛrəpɪ
cryotherapy
ˌkraɪəʊˈθɛrəpɪ
electrotherapy
ɪˌlɛktrəʊˈθɛrəpɪ
hydrotherapy
ˌhaɪdrəʊˈθɛrəpɪ
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 RECREATIONAL THERAPY

recreance
recreancy
recreant
recreantly
recreate
recreation
recreation area
recreation centre
recreation ground
recreation room
recreational
recreational drug
recreational sex
recreational therapist
recreational vehicle
recreationist
recreative
recreatively
recreator
recrement

WORDS THAT END LIKE RECREATIONAL THERAPY

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 recreational therapy in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «recreational therapy» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF RECREATIONAL THERAPY

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

Translator English - Chinese

娱乐疗法
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

terapia recreativa
570 millions of speakers

English

recreational therapy
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

मनोरंजक चिकित्सा
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

العلاج الترفيهي
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

рекреационных терапия
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

terapia recreativa
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

বিনোদনমূলক থেরাপি
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

thérapie par le jeu
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Terapi rekreasi
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Erholungs-Therapie
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

レクリエーション療法
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

레크리에이션 치료
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Terapi rekreasi
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

liệu pháp giải trí
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பொழுதுபோக்கு சிகிச்சை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

मनोरंजनासाठी थेरपी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Rekreasyonel terapi
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

terapia ricreativa
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

terapia rekreacyjna
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

рекреаційних терапія
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

terapie de agrement
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

θεραπείας αναψυχής
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

ontspannings terapie
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

fritids terapi
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

rekreasjons terapi
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of recreational therapy

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «RECREATIONAL THERAPY»

The term «recreational therapy» is regularly used and occupies the 104.110 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «RECREATIONAL THERAPY» OVER TIME

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

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «RECREATIONAL THERAPY»

Discover the use of recreational therapy in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to recreational therapy and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Recreational Therapy Handbook of Practice: Icf-based ...
Every code and the coding process are described in detail. This book is packed with practical how-to information on assessing, treating, adapting, and documenting every physical, cognitive, and social skill you can possibly think of.
Heather R. Porter, Joan Burlingame, 2006
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Perspectives in Recreational Therapy: Issues of a Dynamic ...
This book, then, is meant to be a tool to help the therapist fit into the professional environment of his/her choice.
Frank Brasile, Thomas K. Skalko, Joan Burlingame, 1998
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Behavioral Health Protocols and Treatment Plans for ...
This expanded second edition includes diagnostic and program protocols for child and adolescent settings, as well as additional protocols for adult and geriatric clients.
Karen Grote, Sara Warner, 2013
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Assessment Tools for Recreational Therapy and Related Fields
The fourth edition has 726 pages with five new assessments and updated information on all national and international standards. This book is used in over fifty colleges and nine different countries.
Joan Burlingame, Thomas M. Blaschko, 2009
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Current Therapy in Pain
1 RECREATIONALTHERAPY Because recreational therapy employs enjoyable activities, the recreational therapist is frequently the first clinician to succeed in getting the CRPS patient to initiate increased movement, a primary goal of ...
Howard S. Smith, 2008
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Encyclopedia of Special Education
In addition to helping individuals with disabilities to engage in recreational activities, recreational therapy also provides other benefits. A second advantage of the program is that appropriate recreational and leisure-time skills can lead to  ...
Cecil R. Reynolds, Elaine Fletcher-Janzen, 2007
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Library of Congress Subject Headings
R43] UF Geriatric recreational therapy Recreational therapy for the aged [Former heading] BT Older people—Diseases—Treatment Recreational therapy for teenagers (May Subd Geog) [RJ505.R36] UF Adolescent recreational therapy BT  ...
Library of Congress, 2006
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Library of Congress Subject Headings
UF Recreation surveys BT Surveys Recreational therapy [RC489.R4 ( Psychotherapy)] [RM 736. 7 (General)] UF Recreation-Therapeutic use Therapeutic recreation BT Occupational therapy Physical therapy Play Psychotherapy Recreation NT ...
‎1989
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Physical Therapy Aide: A Worktext
Recreational Therapy Aide. The recreational therapy aide is generally trained on the job and works under the direct supervision of the recreational therapist; they are responsible for carrying out activities the recreational therapist has assigned.
Roberta C. Weiss, 1998
10
Lessons Learned: An Open Letter to Recreational Therapy ...
This book provides a personalised approach and a fresh, bold guide for students and practitioners in recreational therapy.
David R. Austin, 2010

9 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «RECREATIONAL THERAPY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term recreational therapy is used in the context of the following news items.
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Veteran works with BYU to learn more about recreational therapy
SALT LAKE CITY — What could be more relaxing than fly fishing on one of Utah's blue ribbon trout streams? It turns out fishing and tying flies can even calm the ... «fox13now.com, Jul 15»
2
Students become advocates for the disabled in Europe
Rendon and Oslan were part the Recreational Therapy Study Abroad program to France and Italy this summer where they experienced mobility challenges ... «FIU News, Jul 15»
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After a fall broke her hip in April, Viewpoint resident Elvi Jensen is up and about again, thanks to the new recreational therapy program currently offered at St. «Camrose Canadian, Jun 15»
4
Maine misses chance to protect vulnerable recreational therapy clients
The American Therapeutic Recreation Association defines recreational therapy as a treatment service designed to restore, remediate and rehabilitate a person's ... «Press Herald, Jul 13»
5
Veterans hospital in Brockton undergoing improvements
The new indoor recreational therapy facility will be in Building 2, which houses up to 80 residents with chronic mental-health issues, Wahl said. The project ... «Enterprise News, Apr 13»
6
Adapted Recreation Day activities chip away at stereotypes
In recognition of National Recreational Therapy month (February), Temple's Therapeutic Recreation Program in the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences ... «Temple University News, Feb 13»
7
IU Health & Wellness: Recreational therapy for veterans and tips for …
An Indiana University study of fly-fishing, as part of a therapeutic approach to help men and women with post-traumatic stress disorder, reinforces the value of ... «Indiana University, May 12»
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Nintendo Wii games console therapy speeds up patients' recovery …
Four times a week for a fortnight one group played on the Wii, while the other engaged in standard recreational therapy. After the two weeks, doctors tested the ... «Daily Mail, Apr 11»
9
Wounded Warriors Try Recreational Therapy
HONOLULU —The Kaneohe Marine Corps Wounded Warriors Regiment is only three years old, but it is seeing success with the emphasis on recreational ... «KITV Honolulu, May 10»

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« EDUCALINGO. Recreational therapy [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/recreational-therapy>. Apr 2024 ».
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