Korean Conversation · Level 369
15 words
Korean word
물리치료
Pronunciation
Romanizationmullichiryo
Meaning
- nounphysical therapy
Example
다음 주부터 물리치료를 시작할 예정이에요.ta eum chu bu teo mul li chi ryo reul si ja kal ye jeong i e yo
I plan to start physical therapy next week.
More examples
허리 통증 때문에 물리치료를 받고 있어요.heo ri tong jeung ttae mu ne mul li chi ryo reul pat kko i sseo yo
I am receiving physical therapy because of lower back pain.
Core concept
A planned medical treatment that uses movement, heat, electricity, and other physical methods to restore the body's function.
Common phrases
물리치료를 받다mul li chi ryo reul pat tta
receive physical therapy
물리치료가 필요하다mul li chi ryo ga pi ryo ha da
need physical therapy
Similar words
치료chiryo: Medical care or a method used to help an illness or injury heal.
재활치료chaehwalchiryo: Ongoing care and practice aimed at bringing lost physical abilities back.
물리치료사mullichiryosa: A health professional who uses physical methods to help patients regain movement.
운동치료undongchiryo: Care centered on exercises that improve movement and physical ability.
Definition in Korean
전기·온열·운동 등 물리적 방법으로 통증을 줄이고 신체 기능을 회복시키는 치료.cheon gi o nyeol un dong teung mul li jeok pang beo beu ro tong jeung eul chu ri go sin che ki neung eul hoe bok ssi ki neun chi ryo
Word origin
The word combines Sino-Korean elements meaning physical principles and medical treatment, reflecting care based on physical methods.
Usage tips
- In English-speaking clinics, this treatment is often shortened to PT, so PT on a form can refer to the same kind of care.
Opposites
- 약물치료yangmulchiryomedication therapynoun
- 수술susulsurgerynoun
Related words
- 물리치료사mullichiryosaphysical therapistnoun
- 물리치료실mullichiryosilphysical therapy roomnoun