kinesiotherapy

n. the application of progressive physical exercise and activities to treat individuals with functional limitation or to aid those interested in improving or maintaining general physical and emotional health. A kinesiotherapist is a certified professional who develops a specific treatment plan for each individual, determining appropriate therapeutic exercises and physical-education activities and directing their implementation. Formerly called corrective therapy.

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see corollary discharge.