Meaning
rehabilitation, re-education
- physical therapy aimed at restoring normal movement or function after injury
- the process of re-educating or rehabilitating someone socialized inappropriately
In a sentence
Dopo l'intervento al ginocchio, ha iniziato subito la rieducazione motoria.
After the knee surgery, he immediately started physical rehabilitation.
Quante sedute di rieducazione devi ancora fare dal fisioterapista?
How many rehabilitation sessions do you still have to do with the physiotherapist?
La rieducazione non è stata facile, ma i risultati sono ottimi.
The rehabilitation was not easy, but the results are excellent.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| rieducazione | feminine · singular |
| rieducazioni | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- In medical contexts, often synonymous with 'riabilitazione'.
- Commonly takes 'motoria' or 'posturale' in physical therapy.