1. the treatment of disease or injury using controlled electrical currents
Usage: medical

Examples

• The physical therapist used electrotherapy to help reduce the patient’s muscle pain.
• Electrotherapy has been shown to be effective in treating certain types of chronic pain.
• The doctor recommended electrotherapy as part of the rehabilitation program.
• Modern electrotherapy devices are much safer than earlier versions.
• The clinic offers various forms of electrotherapy for sports injuries.
• Electrotherapy can help stimulate muscle contractions in paralyzed patients.