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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Training is underway for nurses, psychiatrists, psychologists and physical therapists, bringing the benefits of ambient AI to even more parts of the healthcare system.
—Kennedy Hayes, FOXNews.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Regardless, that doesn’t stop many doctors, fitness professionals, and physical therapists from recommending Epsom salts in the treatment of muscle pain and fatigue.
—Alice Nardiotti, Vogue, 10 Apr. 2025
Nurses, medics, physical therapists and other specialists play a critical role in ensuring hospital-level care translates effectively into home settings.
—Jiang Li, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Doctors and physical therapists could use them to monitor patients with mobility issues or those recovering from injuries.
—New Atlas, 27 Mar. 2025
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Kennedy Hayes, FOXNews.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Regardless, that doesn’t stop many doctors, fitness professionals, and physical therapists from recommending Epsom salts in the treatment of muscle pain and fatigue.
—Alice Nardiotti, Vogue, 10 Apr. 2025
Nurses, medics, physical therapists and other specialists play a critical role in ensuring hospital-level care translates effectively into home settings.
—Jiang Li, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Doctors and physical therapists could use them to monitor patients with mobility issues or those recovering from injuries.
—New Atlas, 27 Mar. 2025
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“Physical therapist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/physical%20therapist. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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