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physical therapy

n. Abbr. PT

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

physical therapist n.

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physical therapist - therapist who treats injury or dysfunction with exercises and other physical treatments of the disorder

physiotherapist

massager - someone who rubs or kneads parts of the body to stimulate circulation and promote relaxation

healer, therapist - a person skilled in a particular type of therapy

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