mech·a·no·ther·a·py (m k  -n -thr -p )n. Medical treatment by mechanical methods, such as massage. mech a·no·thera·pist n. |
mechanotherapy [mek″ah-no-ther´ah-pe]
use of mechanical apparatus in treatment of disease or its results, especially in therapeutic exercises.
mechanotherapy
use of mechanical apparatus in treatment of disease or its results, especially in therapeutic exercises.
mechanotherapy
Any method–eg, massage, or device, used to mechanically stimulate a part, usually on the outer human chassis. See Bodywork, Massage therapy.
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