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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
The traditional Chinese medicine treatment was more effective than physical therapy or prescription pain medications.
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Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Though the results are promising, more research needs to be done before the treatment is available in a physical therapy clinic, Kolesar said.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2025
Otherwise, after running imaging tests, doctors generally recommend treatments like physical therapy and braces, splints, or shoe inserts.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 16 Sep. 2025
There is no cure for ALS, but there are medications and forms of physical therapy to slow the progression.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
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Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Though the results are promising, more research needs to be done before the treatment is available in a physical therapy clinic, Kolesar said.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2025
Otherwise, after running imaging tests, doctors generally recommend treatments like physical therapy and braces, splints, or shoe inserts.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 16 Sep. 2025
There is no cure for ALS, but there are medications and forms of physical therapy to slow the progression.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for physical therapy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for physical therapy
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Park superintendents could decide if previously scheduled special events and activities authorized by special use permits could go on, if no NPS personnel are needed for monitoring them.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
28 Sep. 2025
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As a microschool founder, Shackelford shapes her school’s culture, including library selections, after-school activities, and community engagement strategies.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
28 Sep. 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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Ravinder was also a healthcare leader who built three physiotherapy clinics — her staff and patients are grieving alongside us.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
People.com,
28 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Your conditioning had better be in top shape.—
Julian McKenzie,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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Therefore, the need for air conditioning is a relatively recent development for the continent.—
Daniel Manzo,
ABC News,
23 Sep. 2025
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On her Instagram account, the creator shares a variety of workout and lifestyle content.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
25 Sep. 2025
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Offseason workouts intensified, nutritional habits changed, culture endured, expectations soared.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Sep. 2025
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In a cruel exercise, each kid is provided with a pack of basic supplies and made to hike 50 miles through the wilderness to the top of Mount Otis.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
25 Sep. 2025
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Incorporating short walks, stretching or light exercises throughout the day can interrupt long periods of inactivity and offer significant health benefits.—
Jack McNamara,
CNN Money,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Physical therapy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/physical%20therapy. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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