physical therapist

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Recent Examples of physical therapist Craft also previously was a physical therapist with Hartford HealthCare. Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 5 Jan. 2026 Erin's father, Phil Rasberry, also worked there for 44 years as a physical therapist, Erin noted. Marina Watts, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026 See a physical therapist for an individualized exercise plan. Aubrey Bailey, Verywell Health, 4 Jan. 2026 But in many cases, that’s actually not the best approach, says Dan Ginader, a physical therapist in New York City and author of the stretch and exercise book, The Pain-Free Body. Jenny McCoy, Outside, 24 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for physical therapist
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Noun
  • This is the first time in history that nurses and advanced practitioners are negotiating a first contract with UPMC.
    Mamie Bah, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
  • In April 2007, the former nurse was convicted of first-degree murder as well as possession of a firearm for an unlawful purpose or perjury, Attorney General Stuart Rabner announced.
    Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 22 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • With the help of a new physiotherapist, Shadi Soleymani, Anisimova has completely revamped her diet and fitness routine.
    Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 1 Nov. 2025
  • Kessler works as a physiotherapist and often accompanies her daughter to awards shows and movie premieres.
    Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • When a former colleague, a plastic surgeon with a high-profile clientele, offers her an equally challenging job that very few surgeons can succeed in, a desperate Maggie takes the gig.
    Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 4 Jan. 2026
  • The plastic surgeon, certified by the European Board of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, has years of experience in the field.
    Nia Bowers, Miami Herald, 31 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • Weak shaking has been recorded and several residents reported experiencing the tremor in Ridgecrest and the surrounding area according to the USGS DYFI report.
    CA Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 8 Jan. 2026
  • While the goal is to enhance safety, residents have some concerns.
    Charlie Lapastora, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • To meet another growing demand, the college and Sugar Grove Fire Protection District are looking into a joint facility to focus on fire science and EMT/firefighter training.
    Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 18 Jan. 2026
  • An off-duty EMT stopped to help until police and paramedics arrived.
    Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • The City of Glendale later confirmed that the suspect is Andrew Jimenez, who has served as a firefighter and paramedic with the Glendale Fire Department since April 28, 2008.
    Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 22 Jan. 2026
  • The Glendale Fire Department identified Jimenez as a firefighter and paramedic who had been with the department since 2008.
    Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Da Vinci 5 improved adoption in both multi-port and single-port procedures, fostering surgeon preference through enhanced visualization and ergonomics.
    Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
  • The orthopedic surgeon feels surgery to repair the tendon is the only option.
    Harlan Selesnick, Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2026

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“Physical therapist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/physical%20therapist. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.

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