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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
Treatment usually includes anti-inflammatory medication and physical therapy.
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Harlan Selesnick, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
For example, only when patients becomes weak and in danger of losing the ability to live independently are they declared eligible for physical therapy and rehabilitation.
—Bryant Stamford, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Sep. 2025
Looking for a way to speed up that process, the Cubs approved Tucker’s recent suggestion to travel to Florida to work with a physical therapy group near his home.
—Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025
Abell and Massucci balance intensive training and travel schedules with their day jobs in physical therapy and IT, respectively.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 21 Sep. 2025
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Harlan Selesnick, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
For example, only when patients becomes weak and in danger of losing the ability to live independently are they declared eligible for physical therapy and rehabilitation.
—Bryant Stamford, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Sep. 2025
Looking for a way to speed up that process, the Cubs approved Tucker’s recent suggestion to travel to Florida to work with a physical therapy group near his home.
—Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025
Abell and Massucci balance intensive training and travel schedules with their day jobs in physical therapy and IT, respectively.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 21 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for physical therapy
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As one of the Foundation’s top executives, Gatlin managed its daily operations, oversaw fundraising activities and had complete control over spending.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
12 Oct. 2025
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With a swath of apps taking betting from the casino to one’s pocket, the industry has captured the interest of Gen Z, who saw a 7% year-over-year increase in online sports betting activity as of 2025’s second quarter, TransUnion found in a report released last month.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
11 Oct. 2025
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The clinic has been supporting hundreds of patients a day, providing vital healthcare such as psychosocial support, physiotherapy, and medication for chronic conditions.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
15 Sep. 2025
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Ravinder was also a healthcare leader who built three physiotherapy clinics — her staff and patients are grieving alongside us.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
People.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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The air conditioning system is outdated and the reflecting pool leaks into the underground parking garage.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
13 Oct. 2025
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This training camp, with a new strength and conditioning staff, the Sabres talked about how demanding practice was and how a long list of players reported to camp in great shape.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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Tanner Scott was not at the ballpark on Wednesday night and was not seen during Tuesday’s workout, either.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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It's powered by the fast and efficient S10 chip and boasts tons of health, fitness, and lifestyle features, including GPS workout recording, an ECG, sleep and cycle tracking, music, podcasts, and support for third-party apps.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
9 Oct. 2025
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Each rack features multiple attachments, allowing athletes to perform a wide range of exercises.—
Charles Baggarly
October 9,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Oct. 2025
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Compared with many other smartwatches, the battery life is significantly better, lasting nearly six days on a single charge while tracking important health metrics and exercise, such as step count, heart rate, sleep score, and more.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Physical therapy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/physical%20therapy. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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