physical therapy
noun
1
: therapy that is used to preserve, enhance, or restore movement and physical function impaired or threatened by disease, injury, or disability and that utilizes therapeutic exercise, physical modalities (such as massage and electrotherapy), assistive devices, and patient education and training
—abbreviation PT
called also physiotherapy
2
plural physical therapies
: a therapeutic treatment utilized in physical therapy
[Andrea] Behrman said the center's work consists of physical therapies aimed at "retraining" the spine in an effort to improve strength and mobility.—
Deborah Yetter
—abbreviation PT
Deborah Yettercalled also physiotherapy
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Many school districts, including CMS, get reimbursed by Medicaid for services such as speech, occupational and physical therapy as well as nursing and behavioral health for students with special needs.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2025
Falk then gives Avery a head nod toward the basketball half-court that is part of a new physical therapy area at Nationwide Children's.
—Laura A. Bischoff, USA Today, 6 Apr. 2025
Digital physical therapy startup Hinge Health filed its IPO prospectus in March, and Circle, the company behind the USDC stablecoin, disclosed its plans to go public earlier this week.
—Kevin Breuninger,dan Mangan,ruxandra Iordache, CNBC, 4 Apr. 2025
Below, experts in podiatry and physical therapy share their best tips for shopping for flat foot-friendly walking shoes, plus options that are just begging to be worn on your daily walks.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 3 Apr. 2025
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Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2025
Falk then gives Avery a head nod toward the basketball half-court that is part of a new physical therapy area at Nationwide Children's.
—Laura A. Bischoff, USA Today, 6 Apr. 2025
Digital physical therapy startup Hinge Health filed its IPO prospectus in March, and Circle, the company behind the USDC stablecoin, disclosed its plans to go public earlier this week.
—Kevin Breuninger,dan Mangan,ruxandra Iordache, CNBC, 4 Apr. 2025
Below, experts in podiatry and physical therapy share their best tips for shopping for flat foot-friendly walking shoes, plus options that are just begging to be worn on your daily walks.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 3 Apr. 2025
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“Physical therapy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/physical%20therapy. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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