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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On March 23, 2015, Huskins and Quinn, both physical therapists, were suddenly awakened in the middle of the night by armed intruders who bound them with zip ties, blinded them with blackout swimming goggles, and drugged them.
—Nicole Acosta, Peoplemag, 3 Apr. 2024
In general, making walks part of your routine is good for you, Shelby York, PT, DPT, OCS, a physical therapist at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, told Verywell.
—Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 1 Apr. 2024
Over the last 14 months, more than 1,500 Michigan Medicine workers — including 900 diagnostic technologists and 600 physical therapists, occupational therapists, and audiologists — joined the United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals union.
—Kristen Jordan Shamus, Detroit Free Press, 27 Mar. 2024
The retired physical therapist visited Jollyman frequently during the pandemic to walk her dog.
—Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2024
Here's what longevity doctors, physical therapists, and trainers think.
—Georgia Day, Glamour, 8 Mar. 2024
Treatment for multiple sclerosis often involves a lot of different providers like neurologists and physical therapists who prescribe many treatments and medications, Stern said.
—Quinn Clark, Journal Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2024
Here’s the thing: The butt wink is a bit of a divisive topic—not only on the internet, but among trainers and physical therapists too.
—Christa Sgobba, SELF, 22 Feb. 2024
Denise and Aaron, both physical therapists, sued the City of Vallejo for defamation and in 2018 won a $2.5 million settlement.
—Christine Pelisek, Peoplemag, 3 Jan. 2024
Nicole Acosta, Peoplemag, 3 Apr. 2024
In general, making walks part of your routine is good for you, Shelby York, PT, DPT, OCS, a physical therapist at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, told Verywell.
—Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 1 Apr. 2024
Over the last 14 months, more than 1,500 Michigan Medicine workers — including 900 diagnostic technologists and 600 physical therapists, occupational therapists, and audiologists — joined the United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals union.
—Kristen Jordan Shamus, Detroit Free Press, 27 Mar. 2024
The retired physical therapist visited Jollyman frequently during the pandemic to walk her dog.
—Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2024
Here's what longevity doctors, physical therapists, and trainers think.
—Georgia Day, Glamour, 8 Mar. 2024
Treatment for multiple sclerosis often involves a lot of different providers like neurologists and physical therapists who prescribe many treatments and medications, Stern said.
—Quinn Clark, Journal Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2024
Here’s the thing: The butt wink is a bit of a divisive topic—not only on the internet, but among trainers and physical therapists too.
—Christa Sgobba, SELF, 22 Feb. 2024
Denise and Aaron, both physical therapists, sued the City of Vallejo for defamation and in 2018 won a $2.5 million settlement.
—Christine Pelisek, Peoplemag, 3 Jan. 2024
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“Physical therapist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/physical%20therapist. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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