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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
Residents can even receive physical therapy in private spaces on-site.
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Aaron Bolton, NPR, 6 Jan. 2026
Many patients also benefit from physical therapy, occupational therapy or counseling to address both the physical and emotional challenges of chronic illness.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 5 Jan. 2026
Tommy hiring an exotic dancer to teach his dad how to do physical therapy is…creative?
—William Earl, Variety, 4 Jan. 2026
Since 2016, the university has added eight advanced clinical degree programs, including a physician assistant program, a doctor of occupational therapy and doctor of physical therapy program.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 3 Jan. 2026
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Aaron Bolton, NPR, 6 Jan. 2026
Many patients also benefit from physical therapy, occupational therapy or counseling to address both the physical and emotional challenges of chronic illness.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 5 Jan. 2026
Tommy hiring an exotic dancer to teach his dad how to do physical therapy is…creative?
—William Earl, Variety, 4 Jan. 2026
Since 2016, the university has added eight advanced clinical degree programs, including a physician assistant program, a doctor of occupational therapy and doctor of physical therapy program.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 3 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for physical therapy
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In addition to the murder charge, Thompson faces charges of committing a terroristic act, aggravated assault, engaging in violent criminal group activity and endangering the welfare of a minor, according to the jail roster.—
Rafael Escalera Montoto,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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The pageant activities began on Sunday in Bangkok.—
Anabella González,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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Edward now receives physiotherapy up to five times a week after the family moved to London, per the outlet.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
31 Dec. 2025
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Others may find alternative treatments, like physiotherapy (physical therapy) to be helpful.—
Shiv Sudhakar,
FOXNews.com,
20 Dec. 2025
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His days often begin before sunrise and include multiple training sessions, focusing on conditioning, endurance and strength.—
Nina Burns,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Learn the right way to protect your air conditioning unit this winter season.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Jan. 2026
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That response was to a question specifically about inside linebacker Dre Greenlaw, who missed the Broncos’ final two regular-season games with a hamstring injury and was one of the only players not on the field during a brief portion of Friday’s workout open to reporters.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
10 Jan. 2026
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They’re made of the brand’s fast-drying fabric called Everlux, which wicks away moisture to prevent sweat marks and stains during even the most high-energy workouts.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
9 Jan. 2026
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Different exercises train different brain skills, but resistance training may be one of the best ways to protect your overall brain health.—
Marisa McMillan,
Outside,
9 Jan. 2026
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Kettlebell Squat Squats are another energy-demanding exercise that primarily targets your major leg muscles like your quads, glutes, hamstrings, and calves, while also engaging your core for stability.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Physical therapy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/physical%20therapy. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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