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
Consider supportive therapies: Relaxation therapies, physical therapy, heat and cold applications, acupressure, and acupuncture can also help manage pain.
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Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 3 Feb. 2025
But claims about its benefits abound on social media, in gyms and in physical therapy clinics.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2025
Willis dealt with the situation for years on and off, missing church, physical therapy, support group and other events, the release stated.
—Theresa Clift, Sacramento Bee, 11 Feb. 2025
The most immediate needs are full time nursing, physical therapy and funding for day to day vital living expenses.
—A.d. Amorosi, Variety, 10 Feb. 2025
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Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 3 Feb. 2025
But claims about its benefits abound on social media, in gyms and in physical therapy clinics.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2025
Willis dealt with the situation for years on and off, missing church, physical therapy, support group and other events, the release stated.
—Theresa Clift, Sacramento Bee, 11 Feb. 2025
The most immediate needs are full time nursing, physical therapy and funding for day to day vital living expenses.
—A.d. Amorosi, Variety, 10 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for physical therapy
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On Sunday, Katz said the agency, which Israel accuses of supporting militant groups, had been told to halt activity in the camps.—
Raneen Sawafta and James Mackenzie,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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Motion Zones can be customized to send real-time notifications based on activity in specific areas.—
Paul Lamkin,
Forbes,
24 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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Wolfe upgrades Carrier to outperform from peer perform Wolfe upgraded the air conditioning and heating company after a meeting with company management.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2025
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Tate at the time claimed his son fell off the toilet days earlier and hit his head on the air conditioning unit, leaving him with visible injuries.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
21 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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The home-listing website listed viable breeds based on size and ranked them based on cleanliness, barking, if the dog can be alone, exercise needs and friendliness to strangers.—
Krystal Nurse,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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This exercise forces you to distill your vision down to its core essence.—
Courtne Marland,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Physical therapy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/physical%20therapy. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.
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