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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
Belzoni’s is open only for lunch Fridays and Saturdays due to his appointnents and physical therapy visits, Cooley has posted.
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Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Sep. 2025
Abell and Massucci balance intensive training and travel schedules with their day jobs in physical therapy and IT, respectively.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 21 Sep. 2025
Students can earn degrees in Associate of Occupational Science (LVN), Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science — RN to BSN, or Master of Science in Nursing; the school now averages a licensure pass rate of 95% for NCLEX-BSN and NPTE for physical therapy assistants of as high as 99%.
—Shawn Price, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
The traditional Chinese medicine treatment was more effective than physical therapy or prescription pain medications.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 17 Sep. 2025
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Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Sep. 2025
Abell and Massucci balance intensive training and travel schedules with their day jobs in physical therapy and IT, respectively.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 21 Sep. 2025
Students can earn degrees in Associate of Occupational Science (LVN), Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science — RN to BSN, or Master of Science in Nursing; the school now averages a licensure pass rate of 95% for NCLEX-BSN and NPTE for physical therapy assistants of as high as 99%.
—Shawn Price, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
The traditional Chinese medicine treatment was more effective than physical therapy or prescription pain medications.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 17 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for physical therapy
Noun
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Park superintendents could decide if previously scheduled special events and activities authorized by special use permits could go on, if no NPS personnel are needed for monitoring them.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
28 Sep. 2025
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As a microschool founder, Shackelford shapes her school’s culture, including library selections, after-school activities, and community engagement strategies.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
28 Sep. 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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Game recognizes game, and Kelce has expressed his admiration for the effort and conditioning required for Swift’s concert performances.—
Lisa Respers France,
CNN Money,
30 Sep. 2025
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Instead of pumping in conventional air conditioning, it was surrounded by proprietary glass panes filled with cooled water.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
30 Sep. 2025
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On her Instagram account, the creator shares a variety of workout and lifestyle content.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
25 Sep. 2025
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Offseason workouts intensified, nutritional habits changed, culture endured, expectations soared.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Sep. 2025
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In a cruel exercise, each kid is provided with a pack of basic supplies and made to hike 50 miles through the wilderness to the top of Mount Otis.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
25 Sep. 2025
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Incorporating short walks, stretching or light exercises throughout the day can interrupt long periods of inactivity and offer significant health benefits.—
Jack McNamara,
CNN Money,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Physical therapy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/physical%20therapy. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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