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1. (in physical medicine) the treatment of an ill, injured, or disabled patient with the aim of restoring normal health and function or to prevent the disability from getting worse. 2. any means for restoring the independence of a patient after diseases or injury, including employment retraining.
1. (in physical medicine) the treatment of an ill, injured, or disabled patient with the aim of restoring normal health and function or to prevent the disability from getting worse. 2. any means for restoring the independence of a patient after diseases or injury, including employment retraining.
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Medicine and Health — Social Work.
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