as in activity
US, medical
the treatment of a disease or an injury of the muscles or joints with massage, strengthening movements, heat, etc.
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Recent Examples of physical therapy
More severe cases may require physical therapy and surgery.
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Mark Gurarie, Health, 22 Apr. 2025
Equally as important as medication and stretching before bed is physical therapy.
—Alice Oglethorpe, SELF, 17 Apr. 2025
For the last five years, veterinary and animal care staff at the zoo provided the gorilla with support such as medications, physical therapy, environmental modifications, and consultations with specialists.
—Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 16 Apr. 2025
Many school districts, including CMS, get reimbursed by Medicaid for services such as speech, occupational and physical therapy as well as nursing and behavioral health for students with special needs.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2025
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Mark Gurarie, Health, 22 Apr. 2025
Equally as important as medication and stretching before bed is physical therapy.
—Alice Oglethorpe, SELF, 17 Apr. 2025
For the last five years, veterinary and animal care staff at the zoo provided the gorilla with support such as medications, physical therapy, environmental modifications, and consultations with specialists.
—Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 16 Apr. 2025
Many school districts, including CMS, get reimbursed by Medicaid for services such as speech, occupational and physical therapy as well as nursing and behavioral health for students with special needs.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for physical therapy
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Camping is another wonderful family activity which affords everyone the opportunity the enjoy the great outdoors.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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But happiness doesn’t flow only from your activities.—
Matt Alderton,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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Before the episode, Pope Francis spent his morning alternating between praying and respiratory physiotherapy.—
Rachel Wolf,
Fox News,
28 Feb. 2025
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Francis has stayed in control In between respiratory crises, prayer and physiotherapy, Francis has appointed over a dozen bishops, approved a handful of new saints, authorized a three-year extension of his signature reform process and sent off messages public and private.—
Nicole Winfield,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Mar. 2025
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From $322 per night. Perks: Infinity pool, beach access, air conditioning, smart TV This two-bedroom home offers the best of both worlds: a living room set up with a movie-night-worthy projector and close proximity to the white-sand beach in view from the infinity pool.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
7 May 2025
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The clinic has several hyperbaric chambers and a team of neurologists, cognitive therapists, sports psychologists, athletic trainers, strength and conditioning coaches were to meet every day to plan each step.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
7 May 2025
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The worst ones require a full upper-body workout just to season your eggs.—
Francesca Krempa,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
29 Apr. 2025
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Part of the brand’s popular Wunder Train family, this style is designed for high-intensity workouts, with an adjustable inner drawstring that keeps them in place during squats.—
Renee Cherry,
Glamour,
28 Apr. 2025
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Outside of Washington, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s followers appear to be scrambling the country's stubborn red-blue divide USA TODAY Texas is looking at bills to bring back exercise.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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Try to add fiber to your diet gradually, drink plenty of fluids, and keep up with regular exercise to avoid bloating and cramps.—
Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
2 May 2025
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“Physical therapy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/physical%20therapy. Accessed 12 May. 2025.
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