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
After half a year of physical therapy, Citta returned to work at the police department.
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Dan Raby, CBS News, 29 Apr. 2026
Research has shown that, for some conditions, physical therapy is just as effective as surgical repair.
—Bryan T. Kelly, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
And so basketball season — all two games of it — gave way to physical therapy season, all two months of it.
—Zach Przystup, Baltimore Sun, 27 Apr. 2026
Yennie’s family home is in rural Routt County, and traveling to a physical therapy center or finding someone willing to make frequent house calls is unfeasible, his son Ben Yennie said.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2026
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Dan Raby, CBS News, 29 Apr. 2026
Research has shown that, for some conditions, physical therapy is just as effective as surgical repair.
—Bryan T. Kelly, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
And so basketball season — all two games of it — gave way to physical therapy season, all two months of it.
—Zach Przystup, Baltimore Sun, 27 Apr. 2026
Yennie’s family home is in rural Routt County, and traveling to a physical therapy center or finding someone willing to make frequent house calls is unfeasible, his son Ben Yennie said.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for physical therapy
Noun
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The Moon in Sagittarius moves through your 12th House of Reflection, pulling you inward and away from constant activity.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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Her activities of choice are perusing Pinterest and surfing YouTube Shorts—essentially a high-latency TikTok.—
Anna Wiener,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
Noun
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Cavina, who has a master's in veterinary physiotherapy and has studied veterinary osteopathy, has spent nearly his whole life around animals.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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In rehabilitation and physiotherapy, the suit could guide patients through safe movements at home without constant supervision.—
Omar Kardoudi
April 13,
New Atlas,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
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With the addition of tennis courts, a swimming pool, air conditioning and other amenities, the club once again became a popular social hangout.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2026
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Hotter summers mean higher electricity bills as families rely more on air conditioning just to stay safe.—
Sacoby Wilson,
Baltimore Sun,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Soon, the Vikings will find their way to the field for offseason workouts.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
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Unlike traditional workouts focused on physical output, somatic exercises turn attention inward.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
4 May 2026
Noun
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Smith uses community-building exercises and state Capitol visits to encourage critical thinking and civic engagement.—
Holly Ramer,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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But what an opportunity this group has to provide more than just a damage limitation exercise.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Physical therapy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/physical%20therapy. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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