physical therapist
noun
plural physical therapists
: a person licensed to practice physical therapy : a health-care professional who provides therapy to preserve, enhance, or restore movement and physical function that are impaired or threatened by disease, injury, or disability
… a physical therapist can show you exercises to maintain strength and movement in the affected area and may also use transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation …—
Self Healing
Self HealingWhile activity may worsen pain, activity directed by physical therapists, which may be done in therapy sessions and sometimes at home, provides some relief.—Schenectady (New York) Daily Gazette
—abbreviation PT
Schenectady (New York) Daily Gazettecalled also physiotherapist
Examples of physical therapist in a Sentence
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Family, friends, doctors, nurses, physical therapists, etc.
—Bethany Levrier, Peoplemag, 4 June 2024
Your physical therapist can help restore strength and range of motion with gentle exercises, which can also reduce scarring and scar sensitivity.
—Scott Sundick, Verywell Health, 3 June 2024
As a practicing physical therapist, Taylor knew her symptoms likely indicated a dislocated shoulder.
—Jacob Steinberg, Baltimore Sun, 8 Apr. 2024
Seeking guidance from a coach, fitness instructor, or physical therapist can be very helpful.
—Alyssa Hui, Verywell Health, 13 May 2024
Now, one of her children is a nurse and another is a physical therapist.
—Angela Roberts, Baltimore Sun, 3 May 2024
Now Young hosts physical therapists and medical residents.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2024
Occupational, speech, and physical therapists also visit the children regularly.
—Kate Okorie, The Christian Science Monitor, 7 May 2024
For Amy Wildenstein, 43, a pediatric physical therapist in Mechanicsburg, Pa., going out for drinks with her 8- and 9-year-old children has become a fun family outing.
—Alyson Krueger, New York Times, 4 May 2024
Bethany Levrier, Peoplemag, 4 June 2024
Your physical therapist can help restore strength and range of motion with gentle exercises, which can also reduce scarring and scar sensitivity.
—Scott Sundick, Verywell Health, 3 June 2024
As a practicing physical therapist, Taylor knew her symptoms likely indicated a dislocated shoulder.
—Jacob Steinberg, Baltimore Sun, 8 Apr. 2024
Seeking guidance from a coach, fitness instructor, or physical therapist can be very helpful.
—Alyssa Hui, Verywell Health, 13 May 2024
Now, one of her children is a nurse and another is a physical therapist.
—Angela Roberts, Baltimore Sun, 3 May 2024
Now Young hosts physical therapists and medical residents.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2024
Occupational, speech, and physical therapists also visit the children regularly.
—Kate Okorie, The Christian Science Monitor, 7 May 2024
For Amy Wildenstein, 43, a pediatric physical therapist in Mechanicsburg, Pa., going out for drinks with her 8- and 9-year-old children has become a fun family outing.
—Alyson Krueger, New York Times, 4 May 2024
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“Physical therapist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/physical%20therapist. Accessed 8 Jun. 2024.
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