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therapy Definition of therapy. plural. therapies. : therapeutic treatment especially of bodily, mental, or behavioral disorder.
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What is behavioral therapy? Behavioral therapy is an umbrella term for types of therapy that treat mental health disorders. This form of therapy seeks to identify and help change potentially self-destructive or unhealthy behaviors.
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physical therapy physical therapy. n. Abbr. PT. The treatment of physical dysfunction or injury by the use of therapeutic exercise and the application of modalities, intended to restore or facilitate normal function or development.
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- Physical therapy or physiotherapy (UK/Ireland/Australia) is a branch of rehabilitative medicine aimed at helping patients maintain, recover or improve their physical abilities. brief breakdown of what a physical therapist does: 1  restore function. 2  improve mobility. 3  relieve pain. 4  prevent permanent disabilities. 5  limit permanent disabilities. 6  restores.. 7  maintains.. 8  promotes..
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- noun, (used with a singular verb) 1. the branch of medicine concerned with the remedial treatment of disease. Origin of therapeutics. 1665-1675.
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- Psychology Definition of PHARMACOTHERAPY: noun. the remediation of a disorder by the delivery of drugs, in contrast to such methods as psychotherapy, surgery, or complementary and alternative techn Sign in
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What is art therapy? What is art therapy? Art therapy is a form of psychotherapy that uses art media as its primary mode of expression and communication. Within this context, art is not used as diagnostic tool but as a medium to address emotional issues which may be confusing and distressing. Art therapists work with children, young people, adults and the elderly. Clients may have a wide range of difficulties, disabilities or diagnoses.
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Types of Therapy Inadequate resolution of any of these stages lead to flawed personality development. Behavior therapy is a combination of the systematic application of principles of learning theory to to the analysis and treatment of behavior. It involves more than principles of learning and conditioning, however, and uses the empirical findings of social and experimental psychology.
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- Art therapy is a creative method of expression used as a therapeutic technique. Arts therapy originated in the fields of Art and Psychotherapy and may vary in definition.his approach employs the transference process between the therapist and the client who makes art. The therapist interprets the client's symbolic self-expression as communicated in the art and elicits interpretations from the client. Analysis of transference is no longer always a component.
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physiotherapy modality - a method of therapy that involves physical or electrical therapeutic treatment. rehabilitation - the treatment of physical disabilities by massage and electrotherapy and exercises.
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therapy (in Russian, terapiia). (1) Medical treatment by conservative methods. Among the types of therapy are treatment by medicines (pharmacotherapy), including chemotherapy, antibiotic therapy, and hormone therapy; serotherapy and vaccinotherapy; and treatment with ionizing radiation (radiotherapy).
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Art therapy Art therapy. Art therapy (also known as arts therapy) is a creative method of expression used as a therapeutic technique. Art therapy originated in the fields of art and psychotherapy and may vary in definition. Art therapy may focus on the creative art-making process itself, as therapy, or on the analysis of expression gained through an exchange of patient and therapist interaction. The psychoanalytic approach was one of the earliest forms of art psychotherapy.
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Physical Therapy What is Physical Therapy? Physical therapy, also known as functional rehabilitation, is a program designed to help the patient improve or maintain functional abilities (eg activities of daily living). Physical therapy includes building strength, flexibility and endurance, and learning proper biomechanics (eg posture) for spine stability and injury prevention.
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- Question #2. Basal metabolic rate (BMR) is the minimum amount of energy the body requires to carry on all vital functions (including circulation, respiration, and brain activity). Exercise increases BMR by increasing fat-free mass (muscle) and preventing the storage of excess energy as fat mass.
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- Physical therapy (PT), mostly known as Physiotherapy, is a primary care specialty in western medicine that, by using mechanical force and movements, Manual therapy, exercise therapy, electrotherapy and various physical therapies who practice evidence based treatments, remediates impairments and promotes mobility, function, and quality of life ...
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Definition of Ergotherapy Occupational therapy (OT) is the use of assessment and treatment to develop, recover, or maintain the daily living and work skills of people with a physical, mental, or cognitive disorder.ccupational therapists also focus much of their work on identifying and eliminating environmental barriers to independence and participation in daily activities. Occupational therapy is a client-centered practice that places emphasis on the progress towards the client's goals.
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Occupational therapy Occupational therapy. Not to be confused with Occupational medicine. Occupational therapy (OT) is the use of assessment and treatment to develop, recover, or maintain the daily living and work skills of people with a physical, mental, or cognitive disorder.
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occupational therapy occupational therapy. Med treatment of people with physical, emotional, or social problems, using purposeful activity to help them overcome or learn to deal with their problems.
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therapist Medical Definition of therapist. : a person specializing in therapy; especially : one trained in methods of treatment and rehabilitation other than the use of drugs or surgery.
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therapeutic The definition of therapeutic is having healing or curative powers for a disease or ailment. An example of therapeutic is a heating pad for muscle cramps. serving to cure or heal; curative.
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Definition of Occupational Therapy Definition of Occupational Therapy. Occupational therapy is a client-centred health profession concerned with promoting health and well being through occupation.The primary goal of occupational therapy is to enable people to participate in the activities of everyday life.efinition of Occupational Therapy. Occupational therapy is a client-centred health profession concerned with promoting health and well being through occupation.
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Definition of Ergotherapy Occupational therapy (OT) is the use of assessment and treatment to develop, recover, or maintain the daily living and work skills of people with a physical, mental, or cognitive disorder.ccupational therapy (OT) is the use of assessment and treatment to develop, recover, or maintain the daily living and work skills of people with a physical, mental, or cognitive disorder.
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- Medical Definition of Physical therapy. Physical therapy: A branch of rehabilitative health that uses specially designed exercises and equipment to help patients regain or improve their physical abilities.
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- Occupational therapy (OT) is the use of assessment and treatment to develop, recover, or maintain the daily living and work skills of people with a physical, mental, or cognitive disorder.or the occupational therapist, the unconscious plays a role in how patients will choose to comply with and do certain therapeutic activities. This particularly applies to the influence of art as a form of therapy, which is often used in pediatric facilities; where compliance is often an issue.
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What is Art Therapy? Definition: Art therapy is a form of expressive therapy that uses the creative process of making art to improve a person’s physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
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What is Outpatient Therapy? Outpatient therapy is a form of therapeutic treatment that is offered to people who do not need to be hospitalized. A number of types of therapy can be offered on an outpatient basis, including psychological, physical, and post-surgical care.