physicaltherapy

physicaltherapy
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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