PHYSICAL THERAPY Synonyms: 20 Similar Words

physical therapy

noun

Definition of physical therapy

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 The office said his physical therapy was aimed at reducing the risk of him falling again. — Mary Clare Jalonick, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026 Its pelvic health track folds Kegels into broader physical therapy for pelvic pain, bladder leakage and bowel control — a whole-body frame that treats the pelvic floor as one system among several rather than an isolated target. — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2026 So Joel said he’s been going to physical therapy and following his doctors’ advice. — Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 10 Sep. 2026 He’s bruised, sore, and needs six weeks of physical therapy for his shoulder. — Kris Millgate, Outdoor Life, 9 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for physical therapy

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The study showed that adding synthetic, non-canonical amino acids called azatryptophans to plastic-degrading enzymes (PETases) can break the trade-off between catalytic activity and thermal stability.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 21 Sep. 2026
At this time last year, touring activity was up 26% from the start of 2025.

— Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 21 Sep. 2026

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There are also sessions of Cranio Sacral Balance, EmSella pelvic-floor activation, Exomind brain stimulation, lymphatic drainage, and physiotherapy.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 23 Aug. 2026
Heverin is undergoing daily physiotherapy to improve her ability to walk and receiving speech therapy at least twice a week.

— Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of physiotherapy

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In light of the Brooks injury news, the Panthers hosted veteran running back Austin Ekeler for a workout Wednesday.

— Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 23 Sep. 2026
The decision comes a few months after Pearce, who helped lead Emory to last season’s national title game, attended a predraft workout (no contract or payment involved) with the Washington Wizards.

— Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 23 Sep. 2026

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