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Definition of Physical therapy
1. Noun. Therapy that uses physical agents: exercise and massage and other modalities.
Exact synonyms: Physiatrics, Physiotherapy
Generic synonyms: Therapy
Terms within: Modality
Specialized synonyms: Rehabilitation
Derivative terms: Physical Therapist, Physiotherapeutic, Physiotherapist
Generic synonyms: Therapy
Terms within: Modality
Specialized synonyms: Rehabilitation
Derivative terms: Physical Therapist, Physiotherapeutic, Physiotherapist
Definition of Physical therapy
1. Noun. (countable and uncountable) Any of various therapeutic exercises and other activities to treat injury or dysfunction, or such exercises and activities collectively. ¹
2. Noun. The medical discipline dealing with such. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Medical Definition of Physical therapy
1. A physical therapist is a specialist trained using exercise and physical activities to condition muscles and improve level of activity. Physical therapy is helpful in those with physical debilitating illness (for example stroke). (27 Sep 1997)