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
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee underwent surgery recently, and will use the time to recover and undergo physical therapy.
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Melinda Newman, Billboard, 11 Mar. 2025
Digital physical therapy startup Hinge Health on Monday filed for an IPO.
—Dan Primack, Axios, 10 Mar. 2025
Imagine a patient recovering from surgery benefitting from physical therapy, dietary guidance, and acupuncture to promote healing and manage pain.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2025
Treatment options, which will be explored by the franchise, include rest, physical therapy, medicine or arthroscopic surgery, according to the website.
—Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2025
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Melinda Newman, Billboard, 11 Mar. 2025
Digital physical therapy startup Hinge Health on Monday filed for an IPO.
—Dan Primack, Axios, 10 Mar. 2025
Imagine a patient recovering from surgery benefitting from physical therapy, dietary guidance, and acupuncture to promote healing and manage pain.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2025
Treatment options, which will be explored by the franchise, include rest, physical therapy, medicine or arthroscopic surgery, according to the website.
—Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for physical therapy
Noun
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By freeing up resources, sales teams can concentrate on activities that truly impact growth.—
Bill Geary,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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The defense listed details of Funke’s and Mortensen’s social media and call activity in the hours following their housemates’ deaths.—
Lauren del Valle, Jean Casarez and Holly Yan,
CNN,
20 Mar. 2025
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Since Monday’s incident, the pope has remained in stable condition and received respiratory and motor physiotherapy.—
Sharon Braithwaite and Christopher Lamb,
CNN,
8 Mar. 2025
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The institute also offers psychological and physiotherapy assistance.—
Greta Cross,
USA TODAY,
4 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Next, is the additional energy load on the grid from air conditioning.—
Jennifer Castenson,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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There were conditioning drills leading up to spring tackle drills.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacramento Bee,
21 Mar. 2025
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Mullin also runs a morning workout in the House gym attended by lawmakers of both parties.—
David Sivak,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
13 Mar. 2025
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Summary Walking is an accessible, simple workout that most people can begin right away.—
Anju Goel,
Verywell Health,
13 Mar. 2025
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Epigenetic aging can accelerate because people don't eat well or don't get enough exercise.—
Alejandra Borunda,
NPR,
17 Mar. 2025
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Prisoners sit in rows in the corridor outside their cells for the talks or are led through exercise regimens under the supervision of guards.—
Marcos Alemán and Regina Garcia Cano,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Mar. 2025
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“Physical therapy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/physical%20therapy. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.
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