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
Under his doctor’s instructions, Billy is undergoing specific physical therapy and has been advised to refrain from performing during this recovery period.
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Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 23 May 2025
Both men went through about 12 months of physical therapy.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 22 May 2025
Many who use the new physical therapy gym will be staying in the hospital’s rehabilitation unit, working daily to regain function before they can be discharged home.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2025
The virtual physical therapy company filed its initial prospectus in March.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 16 May 2025
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Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 23 May 2025
Both men went through about 12 months of physical therapy.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 22 May 2025
Many who use the new physical therapy gym will be staying in the hospital’s rehabilitation unit, working daily to regain function before they can be discharged home.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2025
The virtual physical therapy company filed its initial prospectus in March.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for physical therapy
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Pros Affordable rates Coverage can be extended mid-trip Covers 200+ adventure activities like scuba diving and bungee jumping Cons Lower trip cancellation limits than other companies CFAR add-on must be bought within seven days of booking Only issues policies to travelers 69 and younger.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
1 June 2025
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Examples include pedometers, activity trackers, glucose monitors, and blood pressure monitors.—
Carrie Madormo,
Health,
31 May 2025
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Despite efforts to improve lung function through respiratory physiotherapy, Francis' condition suggests an ongoing struggle with secretion clearance, potentially due to muscle weakness and limited physical activity.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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United are making changes to Carrington (Getty Images) There have been discussions about making ‘best-in-class’ appointments in every department at Carrington: recruitment, data analysis, medical, physiotherapy, strength and conditioning, player care and so on.—
Adam Crafton,
The Athletic,
20 Feb. 2025
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This offseason, the 49ers promoted Dustin Perry to vice president of player health and performance, after previously leading their strength and conditioning program since 2019.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
31 May 2025
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Heat risk: Post-storm deaths can be driven by the combination of hot weather and lack of air conditioning, especially for the elderly.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
31 May 2025
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As individual workouts are taking place and players are participating in interviews with their potential new teams, now is the time for the candidates to separate themselves.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 June 2025
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During training camp before last season, Nacua suffered a knee injury during a joint workout with the Chargers.—
Gary Klein,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2025
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In Gilbert’s hands, reappraising the decade from a feminist perspective is more an exercise in cataloguing than in analysis: the ideology of the era is not subtle, and its narratives don’t need decoding.—
Dayna Tortorici,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
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At his age, Jones thoroughly believes exercise is essential to living a full, healthy life — not just physically, but mentally.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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“Physical therapy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/physical%20therapy. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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