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 The 44-year-old South Loop resident owns a private pediatric physical therapy practice, but has also begun selling cookies. — Kayla Samoy, Chicago Tribune, 28 Sep. 2026 Reducing Burnout With An AI-Powered Therapy Scribe Therapists across behavioral health, physical therapy and occupational therapy sectors often spend hours after sessions writing notes. — Sameer Bhat, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026 Durbin figured the physical therapy would help her mom become strong enough to move home. — Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026 Jackson faces a long recovery that includes additional medical care and physical therapy. — Bymadison Weil, ABC News, 22 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for physical therapy

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Noun

For guests staying longer, the hotel can arrange activities including truffle hunts, seasonal wine harvest experiences, and tours of nearby towns and historical sites.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026
Saks’ holiday campaign also will support Make-a-Wish through fundraising activity.

— David Moin, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026

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There are also sessions of Cranio Sacral Balance, EmSella pelvic-floor activation, Exomind brain stimulation, lymphatic drainage, and physiotherapy.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 23 Aug. 2026
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

Definition of physiotherapy

Noun

Getting a huge workout in, and all the boys were doing so great.

— Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2026
Its smaller brush head and slim, ergonomic handle make even styling shorter hair a breeze, giving you better control to lift roots, shape ends, and add volume without the arm workout.

— Madison San Miguel, Allure, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of workout

Noun

Kjærvik said calming exercises, social support, group discussion, or other aspects of a retreat are more likely to explain why participants might feel calmer afterward than venting.

— Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026
With its multi-mission configuration and experience in military exercises and operational settings, Hunter WOLF will now face a further assessment of its capabilities at Camp Grafton.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2026

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