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 Pope Leo had respiratory physical therapy and was eating regularly as well as walking around his room. — ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026 The gym also houses physical therapy, massage and chiropractic services as jerseys, awards and pictures of clients line the walls, beginning at the entrance. — Pj Green october 14, Kansas City Star, 14 Oct. 2026 A day after lung cancer surgery, Pope Leo XIV is reported to be walking around his room, eating a regular diet and having respiratory physical therapy. — Stephanie Stahl, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026 Treatments — including medication, physical therapy and surgery — can help manage many of these symptoms, but none has been shown to change the underlying course of the disease. — Jennifer Fields, Washington Post, 8 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for physical therapy

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The deal, which includes spare parts and international orders, is subject to congressional approval and could generate $79 billion in economic activity, with Lockheed Martin self-funding at least $7 billion in program initiatives.

— Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Oct. 2026
What readers are saying The comments discuss various aspects of maintaining health and well-being as one ages, emphasizing the importance of exercise, healthy eating, adequate sleep, and mental activity.

— Richard Sima, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of activity

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After such surgery, patients often have respiratory physiotherapy to restore breathing capacity, Mora told CNN, adding that his affected lung should regain full function.

— Max Saltman, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2026
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

Definition of physiotherapy

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But some ratepayers have called to reexamine the utility’s rate structure — saying that air conditioning is a lifeline, not a luxury, as temperatures continue to rise.

— Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026
Sick donkeys go to the hospital barn that has 14 stalls with IV hangers, electric outlets and air conditioning, which helps fight lung disease in the harsh Texas climate.

— Brayden Garcia October 28, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Oct. 2026

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The Society for Integrative Oncology’s guidelines for Complementary Therapies and Botanicals, of which Cohen is himself a co-author, cover mainstream supportive care such as exercise, medical massage, biofeedback, and yoga.

— Torie Bosch, STAT, 24 Oct. 2026
Known as the Special Intensive Revision, the exercise has, according to the protestors, resulted in more than 130 million voters being removed from electoral lists.

— Asim Ali, Time, 24 Oct. 2026

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