Synonyms of physical therapy

physical therapy

noun

as in activity

US, medical the treatment of a disease or an injury of the muscles or joints with massage, strengthening movements, heat, etc.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• activity
• physiotherapy
• conditioning
• workout
• exercise
• exertion
• body mechanics
• weight lifting
• trimming
• training
• warm-up
• gymnastics
• aerobics
• slimnastics
• bodybuilding
• toning
• calisthenics
• athletics
• isometrics
• plyometrics

Examples of physical therapy in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Your child's healthcare provider will also recommend physical therapy exercises to relieve pain and improve muscle and joint strength.1 A physical therapist can help develop a home exercise program for your child. —Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 26 Sep. 2024

Workers are offered physical therapy sessions and stretching classes. —Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune Europe, 25 Sep. 2024

New programmatic services range from nutrition, physical therapy and preventative programming. —Margaux Lushing, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024

Medicare's existing home health benefit covers specific services like physical therapy and medical supplies for a limited time following a hospital stay. —Ivana Saric, Axios, 9 Oct. 2024