as in activity
US, medical
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
Tipping, a one-term board member with experience in physical therapy and roofing sales, secured 41.98 percent of the 12,269 total votes to Thomas' 58.02 percent.
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Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 May 2025
Community colleges play a critical role in addressing California’s persistent demand for healthcare workers, preparing students to become the state’s next generation of nurses, medical assistants and physical therapy aides.
—Rebecca Plevin, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2025
While Watching Football Home Alone Yona now attends physical therapy five times a week.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Termination would have significant impact on practice and patients
In his affidavit, Simmons said 65% of Southwest Sports and Spine Center’s physical therapy billings came from city of Fort Worth employees.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Apr. 2025
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Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 May 2025
Community colleges play a critical role in addressing California’s persistent demand for healthcare workers, preparing students to become the state’s next generation of nurses, medical assistants and physical therapy aides.
—Rebecca Plevin, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2025
While Watching Football Home Alone Yona now attends physical therapy five times a week.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Termination would have significant impact on practice and patients
In his affidavit, Simmons said 65% of Southwest Sports and Spine Center’s physical therapy billings came from city of Fort Worth employees.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for physical therapy
Noun
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Sure, a good routine, a balanced diet, and daily activity are helpful.—
Samantha Mims,
Essence,
19 May 2025
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And as a motivator, Postecoglou’s ability to unite his playing group despite outside pressure with stirring pre-match speeches and activities were key to their success just seven months after that World Cup disappointment.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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Before the episode, Pope Francis spent his morning alternating between praying and respiratory physiotherapy.—
Rachel Wolf,
Fox News,
28 Feb. 2025
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The 88-year-old pontiff will continue the therapy and physiotherapy after he has been discharged, Carbone added.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN,
22 Mar. 2025
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On Monday, the Jets began Phase 3 of their offseason program, which is referred to as organized team activities (OTAs). Phase 1 of the offseason program consisted of meetings, strength and conditioning, and physical rehabilitation.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
19 May 2025
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The strength and conditioning staff would spend the day in the weight room, and individual players could find time on their own schedule to get in their workout for the day.—
David Ubben,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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They are meant to help individuals measure progress, achieve specific fitness goals and get the most out of their workout.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
12 May 2025
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During the first portion of the voluntary workouts, the Chargers experimented on the offensive line with Zion Johnson at center.—
Thuc Nhi Nguyen,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2025
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What This Means For You While some cortisol-lowering practices can help reduce stress, such as getting better sleep and doing mindfulness exercises, a cortisol detox is unnecessary.—
Helen Carefoot,
Verywell Health,
16 May 2025
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Like in many companies, the pandemic hastened Pirelli's speed of digital research and development exercises.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 May 2025
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“Physical therapy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/physical%20therapy. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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