PHYSICAL THERAPY Synonyms: 20 Similar Words

physical therapy

noun

Definition of physical therapy

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 After a long stretch of appointments, physical therapy, braces and uncertainty, Cassady was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis in April 2025. — Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 29 July 2026 Mild to moderate carpal tunnel is increasingly managed with splinting, corticosteroids, physical therapy, therapeutic ultrasound and yoga, per the American Academy of Family Physicians. — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 25 July 2026 Conservative options such as splinting, corticosteroids, physical therapy and yoga may help mild to moderate cases. — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 25 July 2026 Formal guidance on adult prone positioning from a major physical therapy body such as the American Physical Therapy Association. — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for physical therapy

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Detectives are asking anyone who knew him or has information about his friends, associates or recent activities to come forward.

— Nicholas Lentz, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
An agreement with Barcelona for Rodri was finally reached on Sunday evening, which should spark a lot of other activity.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026

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Heverin is undergoing daily physiotherapy to improve her ability to walk and receiving speech therapy at least twice a week.

— Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 16 Aug. 2026
In his memoir, Spare, Prince Harry described his father doing headstands and physiotherapy for neck and back pain.

— Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of physiotherapy

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Features include modern safety technology, air conditioning, GPS and parking sensors, while maintaining the vintage appearance.

— Alexa Liacko, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
The report also called on Transport for London, which operates the city’s underground train network, to add air conditioning to new tube trains and look for new ways to keep carriages and platforms cool.

— Olivia Rudgard, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of conditioning

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Those sea views will keep you company during your workout on the little gym platform overlooking the beach.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
Hall of Fame wide receiver Randy Moss, who was in Minnesota this week as a guest of the Vikings, sat in on a position group meeting, spent time with players and watched both days of dual workouts with the Ravens.

— CBS News, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026

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