Synonyms of physical therapy

physical therapy

noun

as in activity

US, medical the treatment of a disease or an injury of the muscles or joints with massage, strengthening movements, heat, etc.

Related Words

• activity
• physiotherapy
• conditioning
• workout
• exercise
• exertion
• body mechanics
• weight lifting
• trimming
• training
• warm-up
• gymnastics
• aerobics
• slimnastics
• bodybuilding
• toning
• calisthenics
• athletics
• isometrics
• plyometrics

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of physical therapy

Treatments — including medication, physical therapy and surgery — can help manage many of these symptoms, but none has been shown to change the underlying course of the disease. — Jennifer Fields, Washington Post, 8 Oct. 2026

Young children can rapidly outgrow dosages for important medications or miss the chance to manage a condition with physical therapy before needing surgery. — Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2026

By this point, Davis’ breast cancer, which had sidelined her in 1983 and was followed by a stroke and years-long physical therapy, had returned. — Rance Collins, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Oct. 2026

Analysts see multiple ways for the digital physical therapy company to keep growing, including new product adoption and higher member participation. — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026