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
She’s held a number of jobs while in school–like a work study role doing marketing and communications for NLU, working at a physical therapy office, an optometrist’s, and an advertising agency.
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Aimée Eubanks Davis, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
Weeks before that, digital physical therapy provider Hinge Health hit the New York Stock Exchange.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 17 June 2025
In addition to three or four physical therapy sessions each week, Krizanac is taking a few medications to help keep his body from rejecting the hands – a regimen similar to that of someone who had a kidney transplant.
—Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 13 June 2025
Then another route was presented, one flush with physical therapy.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 5 June 2025
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Aimée Eubanks Davis, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
Weeks before that, digital physical therapy provider Hinge Health hit the New York Stock Exchange.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 17 June 2025
In addition to three or four physical therapy sessions each week, Krizanac is taking a few medications to help keep his body from rejecting the hands – a regimen similar to that of someone who had a kidney transplant.
—Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 13 June 2025
Then another route was presented, one flush with physical therapy.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for physical therapy
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Meanwhile, the kids are kept busy in one of four age-appropriate kids’ clubs, packed with activities and supervised play.—
Ronny Maye,
Essence,
24 June 2025
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The La Jolla Light presents this continuing listing of local in-person events and online activities.—
La Jolla Light,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 June 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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The best thing that Queen can do is continue to work on his conditioning and footwork.—
Sam Vecenie,
New York Times,
26 June 2025
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Both warnings will remain in effect until Wednesday at 8 p.m. Extreme heat means more customers are likely to use their air conditioning units, but excessive strain on the power grid could lead to blackouts, similar to the ones that occurred on Christmas Eve 2022.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2025
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As the losses mounted, Parker prepared for a return and called Agler to arrange a closed workout.—
Anthony De Leon,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2025
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In addition to a daily workout, consider regular ongoing movements throughout the day.—
Paul Hsieh,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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The point of this exercise was to see where Montreal fits in the marketplace.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
21 June 2025
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The 50-minute classes, which combine vinyasa yoga with the core-strengthening and toning benefits of Pilates, welcome a maximum of six people, allowing instructors to guide people through the exercises with care and adapt each session to individual needs and fitness level.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
20 June 2025
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“Physical therapy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/physical%20therapy. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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