as in activity
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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
While my body usually feels better directly after a physical therapy session, the pain tends to come back—sometimes with a vengeance—the next day.
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Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2025
The pool Roosevelt had an indoor pool installed in 1933 for physical therapy related to his polio.
—Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2025
But just as hitting the gym differs from receiving physical therapy, playing a game on your phone isn’t the same thing as training your brain.
—Lindsey Leake, NBC news, 19 Oct. 2025
This three-year agreement saves the Equity-League Health Fund while also making strides in our other priorities, including scheduling and physical therapy access.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 18 Oct. 2025
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Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2025
The pool Roosevelt had an indoor pool installed in 1933 for physical therapy related to his polio.
—Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2025
But just as hitting the gym differs from receiving physical therapy, playing a game on your phone isn’t the same thing as training your brain.
—Lindsey Leake, NBC news, 19 Oct. 2025
This three-year agreement saves the Equity-League Health Fund while also making strides in our other priorities, including scheduling and physical therapy access.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 18 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for physical therapy
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As part of its tax-exempt status, the foundation is prohibited from endorsing political candidates and, generally, must be nonpartisan in its activities.—
Bill Barrow,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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Two Cleveland Guardians pitchers, Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz, have been under league investigation since July after an Ohio gaming commission flagged suspicious betting activity on prop bets.—
Evan Drellich,
New York Times,
25 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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With a full offseason of conditioning, the twin of Houston’s Amen Thompson should be ready to emerge the way his brother did a year ago.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Amenities include central air conditioning, free parking, a private patio, WiFi, and an on-site washer and dryer.—
Gabriela Ulloa,
Architectural Digest,
25 Oct. 2025
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While weekend workouts improve aerobic fitness, daily activity like brisk walking is recommended to combat insulin resistance.—
Bryant Stamford,
Louisville Courier Journal,
30 Oct. 2025
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Playing under control was something Robinson put a major emphasis on during his offseason workouts.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Oct. 2025
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The major muscles worked in this exercise are the quads, glutes, hamstrings, hip flexors (muscles at the front of the hip), and calves.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
31 Oct. 2025
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Choosing the right backpack for all your specific travel needs is not a one size fits all exercise.—
Michelle Baricevic,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Physical therapy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/physical%20therapy. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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