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
Noun
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Sure, a good routine, a balanced diet, and daily activity are helpful.—
Samantha Mims,
Essence,
19 May 2025
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And as a motivator, Postecoglou’s ability to unite his playing group despite outside pressure with stirring pre-match speeches and activities were key to their success just seven months after that World Cup disappointment.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
19 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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The 88-year-old pontiff will continue the therapy and physiotherapy after he has been discharged, Carbone added.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN,
22 Mar. 2025
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On Monday, the Jets began Phase 3 of their offseason program, which is referred to as organized team activities (OTAs). Phase 1 of the offseason program consisted of meetings, strength and conditioning, and physical rehabilitation.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
19 May 2025
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The strength and conditioning staff would spend the day in the weight room, and individual players could find time on their own schedule to get in their workout for the day.—
David Ubben,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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They are meant to help individuals measure progress, achieve specific fitness goals and get the most out of their workout.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
12 May 2025
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During the first portion of the voluntary workouts, the Chargers experimented on the offensive line with Zion Johnson at center.—
Thuc Nhi Nguyen,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2025
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What This Means For You While some cortisol-lowering practices can help reduce stress, such as getting better sleep and doing mindfulness exercises, a cortisol detox is unnecessary.—
Helen Carefoot,
Verywell Health,
16 May 2025
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Like in many companies, the pandemic hastened Pirelli's speed of digital research and development exercises.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 May 2025
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“Physical therapy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/physical%20therapy. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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