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
His routine now includes physical therapy, along with treatment for double pneumonia and respiratory therapy, Vatican officials said.
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arkansasonline.com, 7 Mar. 2025
So, Dylan, using his knowledge from physical therapy, decided to create a device to help her.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
Treatment of urethral syndrome may involve antibiotics, antidepressants, topical estrogen or steroids, physical therapy, and, in rare cases, surgery.
—Laura Young, Verywell Health, 17 Mar. 2025
On Wednesday, the pontiff spent time following spiritual exercises in the Vatican, receiving the Eucharist, praying and completing physical therapy.
—Elizabeth Pritchett, Fox News, 13 Mar. 2025
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arkansasonline.com, 7 Mar. 2025
So, Dylan, using his knowledge from physical therapy, decided to create a device to help her.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
Treatment of urethral syndrome may involve antibiotics, antidepressants, topical estrogen or steroids, physical therapy, and, in rare cases, surgery.
—Laura Young, Verywell Health, 17 Mar. 2025
On Wednesday, the pontiff spent time following spiritual exercises in the Vatican, receiving the Eucharist, praying and completing physical therapy.
—Elizabeth Pritchett, Fox News, 13 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for physical therapy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for physical therapy
Noun
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However, men beat women in just one metric: physical activity.—
Kaitlin Sullivan,
Health,
2 Apr. 2025
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Monday’s festivities featured a mix of activities celebrating the A’s past, while also looking toward the future.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2025
Noun
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By sharing her experience, Hay hopes to educate others and show the positive results that are possible by being consistent with physiotherapy exercises.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Apr. 2025
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But there are other uses too: for goalkeeper training, physical preparation and physiotherapy.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
The Athletic,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The technician will follow up with a conditioning treatment before being brushed out.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
2 Apr. 2025
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Hayes said that mindset will apply to everything from recovery methods to strength and conditioning and even tactical information.—
Jessica Golden,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Maneuvering a full-sized vacuum cleaner around a car is less of a chore and more of a workout.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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The first hour to 90 minutes is on individual skill, and the last 90 minutes to two hours is a full team workout.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
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Patients with desk jobs are usually back to work within a week or two, but have to abstain from exercise until cleared by their surgeon.—
Jolene Edgar,
Allure,
10 Apr. 2025
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This whole exercise of proving the absence of antisemitism as a prerequisite to criticizing Israeli government policy is absurd.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Physical therapy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/physical%20therapy. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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