hydrotherapy
noun
hy·dro·ther·a·py
ˌhī-drə-ˈther-ə-pē 
: the therapeutic use of water (as in a whirlpool bath) compare hydropathy
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Three treatments ranked above the others: the knee brace, hydrotherapy, and exercise.
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New Atlas, 21 June 2025
The analysis highlighted that hydrotherapy was particularly beneficial at easing pain, and exercise in general was also consistently effective in improving both pain and physical function.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 20 June 2025
Veterinarians are continuing her treatment plan, which includes hydrotherapy and medication.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 June 2025
The original part of the building the hotel (renovated in Oct 2024) offers about 9700 sq. ft. of relaxation and hydrotherapy — including a heated swimming pool, hot tub, sauna, steam room, and techno gym (one of the biggest in the city).
—Tiffany Leigh, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
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New Atlas, 21 June 2025
The analysis highlighted that hydrotherapy was particularly beneficial at easing pain, and exercise in general was also consistently effective in improving both pain and physical function.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 20 June 2025
Veterinarians are continuing her treatment plan, which includes hydrotherapy and medication.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 June 2025
The original part of the building the hotel (renovated in Oct 2024) offers about 9700 sq. ft. of relaxation and hydrotherapy — including a heated swimming pool, hot tub, sauna, steam room, and techno gym (one of the biggest in the city).
—Tiffany Leigh, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
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hydrotherapy
noun
hy·dro·ther·a·py
-ˈther-ə-pē
plural hydrotherapies
: the therapeutic use of water (as in a whirlpool bath) compare hydropathy
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