physical therapy

/ˌfɪzɪkəl ˌθɛrəpi/
/ˈfɪzɪkəl ˈθɛrəpi/
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Other forms: physical therapies

Definitions of physical therapy
  1. noun
    therapy that uses physical agents: exercise and massage and other modalities
    synonyms: physiatrics, physiotherapy
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    types:
    rehab, rehabilitation
    the treatment of physical disabilities by massage and electrotherapy and exercises
    type of:
    therapy
    (medicine) the act of caring for someone (as by medication or remedial training etc.)
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US
/ˌfɪzɪkəl ˌθɛrəpi/
UK
/ˈfɪzɪkəl ˈθɛrəpi/
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