Definition of Therapy: Therapy refers to the treatment of physical, mental, or psychological disorders through various remedial techniques. It includes psychological, physical, speech, and occupational therapy, aimed at alleviating symptoms and improving health and well-being.
Etymology and Origin: The term ‘therapy’ originates from the Greek ‘therapeia’, meaning ‘healing’ or ‘curing’, and ‘therapeuein’, meaning ‘to attend to’ or ‘to treat medically’. Used since the early 19th century, it describes treatments for diseases and disorders, encompassing a broad range of medical and psychological practices.
