Since the conduct, based on allegations of injuries resulting from physical therapy, "constitute[d] medical treatment or b[ore] a substantial relationship to the rendition of medical treatment" ( Bleiler v. Bodnar, 65 NY2d 65, 72; see also Levinson v. Health S. Manhattan, 17 AD3d 247), plaintiff's complaint sounded in malpractice and the action was properly dismissed as time-barred (CPLR 214-a).