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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
Sorensen had interest from college coaches but will enter the physical therapy program at Saint Louis.
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Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
Weekly physical therapy, acupuncture, and voice work.
—Patrick Gomez, Entertainment Weekly, 22 May 2026
Come July 1, students seeking advanced degrees in nursing, physician assistant studies and physical therapy among other professions will not be able to borrow more than $20,500 per year or $100,000 total in federal student loans.
—Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 20 May 2026
But other healthcare fields, such as nursing, physical therapy, dental hygiene, social work and occupational therapy, were not included in the definition.
—ABC News, 19 May 2026
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Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
Weekly physical therapy, acupuncture, and voice work.
—Patrick Gomez, Entertainment Weekly, 22 May 2026
Come July 1, students seeking advanced degrees in nursing, physician assistant studies and physical therapy among other professions will not be able to borrow more than $20,500 per year or $100,000 total in federal student loans.
—Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 20 May 2026
But other healthcare fields, such as nursing, physical therapy, dental hygiene, social work and occupational therapy, were not included in the definition.
—ABC News, 19 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for physical therapy
Noun
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There’s a dedicated kitchen for cooking classes, a craft and activity room as well as a pirate ship playground outside.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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Because the eggs can survive in the soil as well, wear gloves when gardening and wash hands after outdoor activities.—
Dr. Megan Yanny,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
Noun
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Based on six modalities, spa, holistic health, fitness, physiotherapy, aesthetic beauty and nutrition – and offering almost 200 different sessions and treatments – the 15 retreat themes include a new one, Ageing Well.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Rupert is currently in the care of neurology, respiratory, cardiology, physiotherapy, speech and language, dietetic, hospice and community nurse care at two different hospitals.—
Vanessa Etienne,
PEOPLE,
25 May 2026
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The high temperatures and humidity put more stress on heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems.—
Kat Tretina,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2026
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The average school of the nine schools on the chopping block is about 90 years old, and Walters said consolidation should eventually free up money for basics like air conditioning, accessibility and infrastructure upgrades, making remaining schools more modern and welcoming.—
Gabby Sartori,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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Wellness classes are complimentary and include yoga, pilates, sound bath healing, meditation, and HIIT workouts.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Depending on your goals, yes, snack workouts can be very effective.—
Jeanne Ballion,
Vogue,
1 June 2026
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Also on the wellness menu are group exercise classes, a squeaky clean modern fitness room, and an outdoor Thalasso therapy pool, heated slightly during the day, that uses the natural healing elements of saltwater to alleviate ailments.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Undoubtedly, these reconsiderations have been a largely positive exercise, foregrounding not only more equitable but more accurate and more engaging histories, and opening gallery and museum doors to previously excluded artists (even if many have suffered with the ups and downs of speculation).—
Katy Siegel,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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“Physical therapy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/physical%20therapy. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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