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
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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
Wright has worked with Royals physical therapist Jeff Blum during the recovery.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 2 May 2024
In addition to Halevy, the team behind Continuum includes former Lululemon marketing leader Tom Wingert, human performance scientist Dr. Andy Galpin, and physical therapist and conditioning specialist Dr. Charlie Weingroff.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 2 May 2024
The way forward is relatively simple: For certain specialties and whenever possible, providers should be able to discuss their prior authorization requests with true peers — spine surgeon to spine surgeon, oncologist to oncologist, physical therapist to physical therapist, and so on.
—Matthew Walker, STAT, 26 Apr. 2024
Jimenez worked as a physical therapist with the U.S. Women’s National Team from 2019-21 under then-coach Vlatko Andonovski, who was hired as the Current’s new head coach in October.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2024
The class will feature physical therapists, occupational therapists and social workers discussing caregiving at home and caregiver self-help tips.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Apr. 2024
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
Wright has worked with Royals physical therapist Jeff Blum during the recovery.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 2 May 2024
In addition to Halevy, the team behind Continuum includes former Lululemon marketing leader Tom Wingert, human performance scientist Dr. Andy Galpin, and physical therapist and conditioning specialist Dr. Charlie Weingroff.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 2 May 2024
The way forward is relatively simple: For certain specialties and whenever possible, providers should be able to discuss their prior authorization requests with true peers — spine surgeon to spine surgeon, oncologist to oncologist, physical therapist to physical therapist, and so on.
—Matthew Walker, STAT, 26 Apr. 2024
Jimenez worked as a physical therapist with the U.S. Women’s National Team from 2019-21 under then-coach Vlatko Andonovski, who was hired as the Current’s new head coach in October.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2024
The class will feature physical therapists, occupational therapists and social workers discussing caregiving at home and caregiver self-help tips.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Apr. 2024
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“Physical therapist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/physical%20therapist. Accessed 17 May. 2024.
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