physical therapy
Definition of physical therapy
: therapy for the preservation, enhancement, or restoration of movement and physical function impaired or threatened by disease, injury, or disability that utilizes therapeutic exercise, physical modalities (such as massage and electrotherapy), assistive devices, and patient education and training —called also physiotherapy
physical therapist
nounFrom the M-W Editors
First Known Use of physical therapy
1919
PHYSICAL THERAPY Defined for English Language Learners
physical therapy
Definition of physical therapy for English Language Learners
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medical : the treatment of a disease or an injury of the muscles or joints with massage, exercises, heat, etc.
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physical therapy
Medical Definition of physical therapy
: therapy for the preservation, enhancement, or restoration of movement and physical function impaired or threatened by disability, injury, or disease that utilizes therapeutic exercise, physical modalities (as massage and electrotherapy), assistive devices, and patient education and training—called also physiotherapy
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