physical therapist
noun
plural physical therapists
: a person licensed to practice physical therapy : a health-care professional who provides therapy to preserve, enhance, or restore movement and physical function that are impaired or threatened by disease, injury, or disability
… a physical therapist can show you exercises to maintain strength and movement in the affected area and may also use transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation …—
Self Healing
Self HealingWhile activity may worsen pain, activity directed by physical therapists, which may be done in therapy sessions and sometimes at home, provides some relief.—Schenectady (New York) Daily Gazette
—abbreviation PT
Schenectady (New York) Daily Gazettecalled also physiotherapist
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ABC News contacted Ben Fung, a physical therapist and spokesperson for the American Physical Therapy Association, to discuss the best practices when purchasing a new at-home massager.
—Mason Leib, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2024
The studio aims to be a place for dance students and teachers to have input on instruction and learning, Runkle said, while also welcoming physical therapists and nutritionists to collaborate with dancers.
—Lizzy Alspach, Baltimore Sun, 10 Aug. 2024
While the group runs every Monday are a big draw, joining Endorphins also gets you access to online resources like Q&As with running coaches and physical therapists.
—Outside Online, 21 June 2024
Depending on the results, you may be referred to a physical therapist, nutritionist, or neurologist (a physician specializing in the brain and nervous system).
—Laura Campedelli, Verywell Health, 30 July 2024
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Mason Leib, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2024
The studio aims to be a place for dance students and teachers to have input on instruction and learning, Runkle said, while also welcoming physical therapists and nutritionists to collaborate with dancers.
—Lizzy Alspach, Baltimore Sun, 10 Aug. 2024
While the group runs every Monday are a big draw, joining Endorphins also gets you access to online resources like Q&As with running coaches and physical therapists.
—Outside Online, 21 June 2024
Depending on the results, you may be referred to a physical therapist, nutritionist, or neurologist (a physician specializing in the brain and nervous system).
—Laura Campedelli, Verywell Health, 30 July 2024
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“Physical therapist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/physical%20therapist. Accessed 20 Aug. 2024.
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