hydrotherapy

noun

hy·dro·ther·a·py | \ ˌhī-drə-ˈther-ə-pē

Definition of hydrotherapy

: the therapeutic use of water (as in a whirlpool bath) — compare hydropathy

Examples of hydrotherapy in a Sentence

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Yes, meals are communal (but with a menu by Noma co-founder Mads Refslund) and the activities (yoga, meditation, hydrotherapy spa treatments) are all designed to send you back to Manhattan, Brooklyn, and beyond feeling like your best self. — Elise Taylor, Vogue, "Vogue’s Official Guide to the Hamptons," 3 July 2019 Phoenix’s rising temps shouldn’t mean the end of your hydrotherapy routine. — Stacey Mckenna, azcentral, "Yes, you can still enjoy the benefits of hydrotherapy during Arizona’s hottest months: Here’s how," 1 July 2019 William spent time meeting one on one with children and their families as well as visiting some of the facilities, like the hydrotherapy pool. — Kara Thompson, Town & Country, "Prince William Visits a Children's Hospice That Was Opened By His Mother, Princess Diana," 18 Sep. 2018 But while some customers are thrilled to have gotten their mojo back, others are more skeptical about the effects of hydrotherapy. — Zahria Rogers, The Courier-Journal, "Concierge IV hydration therapy service seeks to rehydrate Louisville," 12 July 2018 That includes 11,000 square feet for the locker room and lounge, coaches locker rooms, conference room, office, physical therapy, hydrotherapy, weight room, interview room and laundry, the Bucks said. — James B. Nelson, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "The Milwaukee Bucks 'campus' at new arena features Giannis-size showers and a therapy tub," 15 May 2018 SUBSCRIBE TODAY Mizzou's south end zone facility will also feature a weight room and a 60-person hydrotherapy pool. — Alex Schiffer, kansascity, "Step inside Mizzou football's new south end zone project in this virtual video tour | The Kansas City Star," 9 May 2018 The center will also include a debridement room with a hydrotherapy tank. — Maria Clark, NOLA.com, "New Orleans' only burn and trauma center opens at University Medical Center," 9 May 2018 The Philadelphia 76ers’ practice facility is one of the largest and most expensive in the NBA—an $82 million, 125,000-square-foot behemoth that boasts a hydrotherapy room, a recording studio and a full-service restaurant. — Elliott Krause, WSJ, "How Professional Video Gamers Train for a World Championship," 23 Apr. 2018

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