ravivõte

Ravivõte is an Estonian term for a treatment technique or method used in health care to alleviate, manage, or prevent illness, improve function, or support rehabilitation. It typically refers to non-pharmacological approaches, though it may be used alongside medications as part of a broader treatment plan.

The word combines ravi, meaning treatment or healing, with võte, meaning method or technique. In professional practice, ravivõtted encompass a range of procedures and activities designed to influence physical, cognitive, emotional, or functional health.

Applications and examples vary by field. In physical therapy and rehabilitation, ravivõtted include prescribed exercises, manual techniques such as joint mobilization or soft-tissue massage, and modalities like hydrotherapy or heat and cold therapy. Occupational therapy uses ravivõtted to develop or adapt daily living skills and work-related abilities. Speech and language therapy employs techniques to improve communication and swallowing. Psychological and behavioral approaches—such as counseling, relaxation, and cognitive-behavioral techniques—are also described as ravivõtted. Education, lifestyle counseling, sleep hygiene, and nutrition guidance can similarly be considered ravivõtted when they form part of a treatment plan.

Choice of ravivõte depends on the diagnosis, patient preferences, evidence-based guidelines, and safety considerations. They are typically delivered by trained professionals (for example, physicians, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, or psychologists) and may include home-based exercises or self-management strategies under supervision. Documentation of ravivõte includes the technique used, duration, frequency, and observed outcomes.