The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 13 letter word PHYSIOTHERAPY
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More clues leading to the result PHYSIOTHERAPY
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The straight part
We know that "Massaging sporty hip, yeah" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case massaging sporty hip, yeah = physiotherapy.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does PHYSIOTHERAPY mean?
PHYSIOTHERAPY noun- Therapy that uses physical techniques such as massage, ultrasound, heat, and exercise