as in activity
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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
One denial can wipe out the revenue from hundreds of physical therapy sessions—more than a year of visits for the average patient.
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Sally Ragab, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
Foxcroft received his doctorate in physical therapy some 13 years ago and had been a practicing physical therapist ever since, his younger sister, Amy Porter said.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 16 July 2025
What to Expect During Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Most pelvic floor physical therapy sessions start with a conversation about medical history and pain levels.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 30 June 2025
The funds will be used for medical bills, physical therapy, accommodative equipment, family lodging and basic needs like wipes and diapers.
—Chevall Pryce, Baltimore Sun, 17 July 2025
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Sally Ragab, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
Foxcroft received his doctorate in physical therapy some 13 years ago and had been a practicing physical therapist ever since, his younger sister, Amy Porter said.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 16 July 2025
What to Expect During Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Most pelvic floor physical therapy sessions start with a conversation about medical history and pain levels.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 30 June 2025
The funds will be used for medical bills, physical therapy, accommodative equipment, family lodging and basic needs like wipes and diapers.
—Chevall Pryce, Baltimore Sun, 17 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for physical therapy
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Coastal areas of Alaska, California, Oregon and Washington state are waking up to tsunami alerts and growing activity, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
30 July 2025
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Misrepresentation of country of origin could manifest in activities like falsifying Customs entry documents and invoices, or replacing product labels.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
30 July 2025
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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
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Pittman and strength and conditioning coach Ben Sowders referenced how Green played in much more pain than the public knew about last season after taking a cheap shot in his lower legs from Omarr Norman-Lott during Arkansas’ 19-14 upset of No. 4 Tennessee on Oct. 5.—
Tom Murphy,
Arkansas Online,
31 July 2025
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The focus since January has featured three phases — winter strength and conditioning, spring practice and then summer conditioning.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 July 2025
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The workout room above the garage might point to a Men’s Health cover—or just as easily invite ballet slippers.—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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In the end, the most effective workout prep combines supplements (when needed), nutrition, movement and consistency, habits that pay off both before and after exercise.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
2 Aug. 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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In addition to Spanx clothing, celebrities like Garner and Kylie Jenner are fans of its bras, and this one is under $50 and wearable for exercise.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
People.com,
13 July 2025
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“Physical therapy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/physical%20therapy. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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