PHYSICAL THERAPY Synonyms: 20 Similar Words

physical therapy

noun

Definition of physical therapy

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 He was discharged from rehab earlier this month and is continuing physical therapy at home. — Kiara Moore, The Washington Examiner, 16 Aug. 2026 Miller now requires home health care, physical therapy and regular visits with specialists. — Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2026 When physical therapy failed to help, Garneaux’s doctor recommended surgery. — Daniela Suarez, NBC news, 31 July 2026 Many months of physical therapy and exercise to recover full use of my left hand would follow. — Todd Orr, Outdoor Life, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for physical therapy

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Finding community Amid the rise of pickleball tournaments and run clubs, fitness activities are increasingly becoming a venue for social connection.

— Sneha Dhandapani, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
You also might be attracted to competitive sports, social activities, the arts and playful times with kids.

— Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of activity

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There are also sessions of Cranio Sacral Balance, EmSella pelvic-floor activation, Exomind brain stimulation, lymphatic drainage, and physiotherapy.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 23 Aug. 2026
Heverin is undergoing daily physiotherapy to improve her ability to walk and receiving speech therapy at least twice a week.

— Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of physiotherapy

Noun

Features include modern safety technology, air conditioning, GPS and parking sensors, while maintaining the vintage appearance.

— Alexa Liacko, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
The report also called on Transport for London, which operates the city’s underground train network, to add air conditioning to new tube trains and look for new ways to keep carriages and platforms cool.

— Olivia Rudgard, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of conditioning

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Those sea views will keep you company during your workout on the little gym platform overlooking the beach.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
Hall of Fame wide receiver Randy Moss, who was in Minnesota this week as a guest of the Vikings, sat in on a position group meeting, spent time with players and watched both days of dual workouts with the Ravens.

— CBS News, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of workout

Noun

What really helps the brain is exercise, especially high-intensity interval training.

— Renée Onque, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2026
Unmanned vessel demonstrates missile capability The demonstration was conducted under the US Navy’s Fleet Experimentation Program during RIMPAC, the world’s largest international naval exercise.

— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2026

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