physiotherapy

noun

Definition of physiotherapynext
as in physical therapy

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Recent Examples of physiotherapy Suzanne Snodgrass, head of physiotherapy at the University of Newcastle, told The Guardian the move mostly benefits the lower back. — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026 For the past five weeks, his parents have lived with him at altitude in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to enable Kerr to train on a track at 1,626m (5,335ft) above sea level, with his mother Jill providing physiotherapy. — Liam Tharme, New York Times, 19 July 2026 Based on six modalities, spa, holistic health, fitness, physiotherapy, aesthetic beauty and nutrition – and offering almost 200 different sessions and treatments – the 15 retreat themes include a new one, Ageing Well. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026 In rehabilitation and physiotherapy, the suit could guide patients through safe movements at home without constant supervision. — Omar Kardoudi april 13, New Atlas, 13 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for physiotherapy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for physiotherapy
  1. physical therapy
  2. conditioning
  3. activity
  4. exercise
  5. workout
Noun
  • Brown spends physical therapy performing experiments and exercises in defying gravity.
    — Bella Armstrong, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Pope Leo had respiratory physical therapy and was eating regularly as well as walking around his room.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of physical therapy
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  • The trailer's air conditioning malfunctioned and would not blow cool air to the people trapped inside during the sweltering, three-hour ride in June 2022 from the border city of Laredo to San Antonio, authorities said.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2026
  • The rafters themselves are nothing special, merely a useful space to house lighting and air conditioning.
    — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of conditioning
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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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  • 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
Definition of exercise
Noun
  • Some puzzlers describe solving the crossword as a workout; for me, today’s was a knock-down, drag-out fistfight.
    — Sean McGowan, New York Times, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Maryland hired Locksley in December 2018, about a month after coach DJ Durkin was fired in the aftermath of offensive lineman Jordan McNair's death of heatstroke in an offseason workout.
    — Bryan Lynn, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of workout

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“Physiotherapy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/physiotherapy. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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