Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Exercise Therapy

A regimen or plan of physical activities designed and prescribed for specific therapeutic goals. Its purpose is to restore normal musculoskeletal function or to reduce pain caused by diseases or injuries.

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Abstract

A regimen or plan of physical activities designed and prescribed for specific therapeutic goals. Its purpose is to restore normal musculoskeletal function or to reduce pain caused by diseases or injuries.

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Synonyms

13 entry terms
  • Exercise Prescription
  • Rehabilitation Exercise
  • Remedial Exercise
  • Therapy, Exercise
  • Exercise Therapies
  • Exercise, Rehabilitation
  • Exercise, Remedial
  • Exercises, Rehabilitation
  • Exercises, Remedial
  • Rehabilitation Exercises
  • Remedial Exercises
  • Therapies, Exercise
  • Physical Activity Intervention

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16 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, education, ethics, history, instrumentation, legislation & jurisprudence, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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EXERCISE is also available

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History Note

2026 (1966)

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Exercise Therapy. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D005081. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D005081
  2. Exercise Therapy. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exercise_therapy
  3. Exercise Therapy. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q16885218