physical therapy

physical therapy definition - medical

physical therapy

noun Abbr. PT
The treatment of physical dysfunction or injury by the use of therapeutic exercise and the application of modalities that are intended to restore or facilitate normal function or development. Also called physiatrics, physiotherapy.

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  • physical therapist noun

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