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

Brunson, who is a doctor of physical therapy, launched The AMB Method, which is described as bridging the gap between physical therapy and strength training. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2026

But a freak accident with a forklift destroyed his feet, leading to nearly a decade of operations and physical therapy. — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2026

The eagle also received physical therapy to regain strength in her legs and mitigate spinal pain and swelling. — Margherita Bassi, Popular Science, 2 Nov. 2026

Candace Pineda, the hospital’s trauma program manager, said Kevin Sosa still goes to physical therapy three days per week. — Zoey Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026