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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
The [Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)] gives me physical therapy for those things.
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Joseph Konig, PEOPLE, 7 May 2026
Reducing unnecessary referral requirements—like allowing direct access to physical therapy—could also help lower costs and improve access.
—Rose Evans
may 6, Idaho Statesman, 6 May 2026
According to Ingber, first-line therapy often includes dietary and behavioral modifications, along with pelvic floor physical therapy.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 1 May 2026
Home health care services can help people with medications, wound care, physical therapy and other needs, with providers staying for a few hours or all day long.
—Alexiah Syrai Olsen, Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for physical therapy
Joseph Konig, PEOPLE, 7 May 2026
Reducing unnecessary referral requirements—like allowing direct access to physical therapy—could also help lower costs and improve access.
—Rose Evans
may 6, Idaho Statesman, 6 May 2026
According to Ingber, first-line therapy often includes dietary and behavioral modifications, along with pelvic floor physical therapy.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 1 May 2026
Home health care services can help people with medications, wound care, physical therapy and other needs, with providers staying for a few hours or all day long.
—Alexiah Syrai Olsen, Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for physical therapy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for physical therapy
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Trinidad and Tobago conducts significant oil and gas exploration activity both on land and in shallow waters, and is one of the Caribbean’s largest producers, according to official information from Trinidad’s Ministry of Energy.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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Don’t miss other free activities like mocktail classes and horticultural tours of the extensive gardens.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 May 2026
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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
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Head coach Lance Leipold’s roster features 31 new transfers and 12 early enrollees after losing 25 players via the transfer portal, with the team holding its first spring practice in pads after eight weeks of winter conditioning.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
6 May 2026
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To operate a business like this, the building would need space to board the cats, laundry units, sinks, air conditioning and parking accommodations.—
Ella Gonzales
May 5,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 May 2026
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The fitness center had glass walls facing the gym (perhaps to add a bit of workout motivation before donning a swimsuit).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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Her morning routine also includes drinking water, making her bed, having a cup of black coffee and fitting in the aforementioned workout, whether that be the treadmill, yoga or a quick swim in her apartment’s swimming pool.—
Cristina Velocci,
Flow Space,
11 May 2026
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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 12 May. 2026.
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