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
Heritage resorts like Pebble Beach now offer infrared light treatments and antigravity chairs alongside their traditional golf game–enhancing physical therapies.
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Kelsey Eisen, Robb Report, 26 June 2025
Leah will next undergo physical therapy, her doctors said, and eventually the pins in her hand will be removed.
—Alexandra Faul, ABC News, 19 June 2025
But so is physical therapy, often the cost of wearing the wrong pair of running shoes.
—Lisa Jhung, Outside Online, 2 June 2025
Lindor talked about getting his body in the right alignment through some physical therapy.
—Tim Britton, New York Times, 31 May 2025
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Kelsey Eisen, Robb Report, 26 June 2025
Leah will next undergo physical therapy, her doctors said, and eventually the pins in her hand will be removed.
—Alexandra Faul, ABC News, 19 June 2025
But so is physical therapy, often the cost of wearing the wrong pair of running shoes.
—Lisa Jhung, Outside Online, 2 June 2025
Lindor talked about getting his body in the right alignment through some physical therapy.
—Tim Britton, New York Times, 31 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for physical therapy
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The study ranked the 100 largest U.S. cities using 47 metrics pertaining to the quality and quantity of indoor and outdoor leisure activities found in each locale.—
Grace Tucker,
The Enquirer,
15 July 2025
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Both official and private surveys showed an improvement in the manufacturing activity.—
Anniek Bao,Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
15 July 2025
Noun
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Simba, an 11-year-old Labrador, is undergoing physiotherapy at Modern Vet in Dubai to treat his severe arthritis.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 July 2025
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Despite efforts to improve lung function through respiratory physiotherapy, Francis' condition suggests an ongoing struggle with secretion clearance, potentially due to muscle weakness and limited physical activity.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Indoor Protection: Stay in places with air conditioning and window or door screens.—
Matthew Binnicker,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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Emerald and some partner companies put the technology to a test recently in Phoenix, a place with a high concentration of data centers and a pressing need for air conditioning.—
Jeff Young,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 July 2025
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The workouts prioritized isometric exercises that built a connection between mind and body while also advancing his tendon strength.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
23 July 2025
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But when Smart’s agent called him after a workout to let Smart know that Doncic reached out, Smart brushed it off.—
Khobi Price,
Oc Register,
23 July 2025
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And so billionaire philanthropy is an exercise of power and deserves skepticism rather than gratitude.—
Alex Morris,
Rolling Stone,
14 July 2025
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Much of their work takes place before extreme weather hits, with tabletop simulations, relationship building exercises and other activities designed to foster close working relationships between weather forecasters, emergency managers and local leaders.—
Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
13 July 2025
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“Physical therapy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/physical%20therapy. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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