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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
From the bands that grocers use to keep broccoli stalks together, to resistance bands which are used for fitness and physical therapy, colorful rubber bands for crafting, oversized bands for industrial use and specialty bands which can be used for do-it-yourself projects such as tie-dye.
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Sydney Sasser, Arkansas Online, 30 Oct. 2025
Skattebo had surgery in Philadelphia just hours after the injury, which was necessary because of the open wound, doctor of physical therapy Tom Christ said in an interview with Fox News Digital.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Aside from exercise, other methods of treating pain caused by osteoarthritis include acupuncture, weight loss, anti-inflammatory supplements and physical therapy, according to Chen.
—Gina Park, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2025
In March 2025, Chelsea gave PEOPLE an exclusive update on Max's health journey, explaining that their son has had to relearn basic functions and attend physical therapy.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 26 Oct. 2025
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Sydney Sasser, Arkansas Online, 30 Oct. 2025
Skattebo had surgery in Philadelphia just hours after the injury, which was necessary because of the open wound, doctor of physical therapy Tom Christ said in an interview with Fox News Digital.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Aside from exercise, other methods of treating pain caused by osteoarthritis include acupuncture, weight loss, anti-inflammatory supplements and physical therapy, according to Chen.
—Gina Park, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2025
In March 2025, Chelsea gave PEOPLE an exclusive update on Max's health journey, explaining that their son has had to relearn basic functions and attend physical therapy.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 26 Oct. 2025
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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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Weekly physiotherapy sessions became part of their routine, and to their relief, Manolo began to regain a bit of strength.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
2 Nov. 2025
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The clinic has been supporting hundreds of patients a day, providing vital healthcare such as psychosocial support, physiotherapy, and medication for chronic conditions.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
15 Sep. 2025
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Get the air conditioning fixed.—
Stephen J. Nesbitt,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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In story after story, Gunn’s characters question their conditioning, slough off past traumas, and assert their independence.—
Matt Zoller Seitz,
Vulture,
31 Oct. 2025
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Her fitness DVDs remain the home workouts in history, according to Red Seat.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
6 Nov. 2025
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By combining clear visuals, immersive sound, and interactive features, the AEKE K1 aims to make workouts feel more engaging and focused.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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The Kremlin said the exercise evaluated the readiness of its military commands.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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These elements may help support consistency and improve the overall exercise experience over time.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Physical therapy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/physical%20therapy. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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