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
This might include physical therapy, weight management, and pain relievers.
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Maggie Aime, Msn, Health, 1 Feb. 2025
Days are filled with sound therapy, physical therapy sessions, and herbology tailored to guests’ needs.
—Devorah Lev-Tov, AFAR Media, 31 Jan. 2025
Meanwhile, Maureen earned a bachelor's degree in biology from the University of Delaware and her master's in physical therapy from Temple University in physical therapy.
—Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 21 Jan. 2025
Over the past two years, the rescue dog has regained some strength through dedication and physical therapy.
—Kelli Bender, People.com, 30 Jan. 2025
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Maggie Aime, Msn, Health, 1 Feb. 2025
Days are filled with sound therapy, physical therapy sessions, and herbology tailored to guests’ needs.
—Devorah Lev-Tov, AFAR Media, 31 Jan. 2025
Meanwhile, Maureen earned a bachelor's degree in biology from the University of Delaware and her master's in physical therapy from Temple University in physical therapy.
—Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 21 Jan. 2025
Over the past two years, the rescue dog has regained some strength through dedication and physical therapy.
—Kelli Bender, People.com, 30 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for physical therapy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for physical therapy
Noun
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The museum has plenty of activities for kids, including a dedicated play space for toddlers and another for children up to age 7.—
Emily McClanathan,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2025
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This is surprising, because the consensus had previously been that magnetic activity should have no impact at all.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
11 Feb. 2025
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Set on seven acres of beachfront property on the Gulf of Thailand, the 54-room resort offers all-inclusive, multiday retreats (minimum of three nights) guided by six wellness modalities: spa, fitness, physiotherapy, holistic health, nutrition, and aesthetic beauty.—
Devorah Lev-Tov,
AFAR Media,
31 Jan. 2025
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For Mangione, the condition seems to have prevented him from surfing and disrupted his romantic life, leaving him unable to be physically intimate, according to Martin Many people with spondylolisthesis treat their back pain with painkillers, steroid injections and physiotherapy.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
11 Dec. 2024
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To make matters worse, the air conditioning wasn't working properly, leaving everyone uncomfortable.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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That money can be used to build new school buildings or for major long-term repairs like replacing a school’s air conditioning system, but due to federal regulations on bond funding, the money can’t be used for routine maintenance, like repairing damaged walls in a single classroom.—
Becca Savransky,
ProPublica,
11 Feb. 2025
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But his 24 Hour Fitness membership, for example, is perfect for that 3 a.m. workout.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA TODAY,
18 Feb. 2025
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Both options are breathable for workouts or other activities and have a secret hidden pocket.—
Chaunie Brusie, RN,
Parents,
15 Feb. 2025
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However, since exercise releases endorphins that can keep you up, avoiding exercising within two hours of bedtime is important.8 Sleep in a dark room: Light interferes with sleep, therefore a dark room will help people fall and stay asleep.—
Patty Weasler, RN, BSN,
Verywell Health,
8 Feb. 2025
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Anachronistic urban features and budgetary limitations, however, repeatedly undercut the authenticity of the exercise in ways that wittily highlight the gulf between then and now.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
8 Feb. 2025
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“Physical therapy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/physical%20therapy. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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