physiotherapist

noun

phys·​io·​ther·​a·​pist ˌfi-zē-ō-ˈther-ə-pist How to pronounce physiotherapist (audio)
plural physiotherapists
: physical therapist
[The University of] Florida's more than 440 athletes are treated by a cadre of physiotherapists and monitored by an army of academic advisers.Joe Drape and Katie Thomas
Women worried about getting … osteoporosis should start skipping, jogging and doing high-impact aerobics. In newly issued guidelines, British physiotherapists and osteoporosis specialists said they were the best exercises to avert the disease.Fort Worth (Texas) Star-Telegram

Examples of physiotherapist in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Giacomo Naldi, Sinner’s physiotherapist, cut his finger while reaching into a bag that contained a scalpel used to treat calluses on Sinner’s feet. Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 28 Sep. 2024 Lindsey became his caregiver while working as a physiotherapist for the National Health Service, raising their kids and supporting her husband in raising awareness around MND. Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 18 Sep. 2024 Leo, a successful music producer struggling with addiction, starts a relationship with Layla, a passionate, yet enigmatic physiotherapist. Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Sep. 2024 All other monthly payments: £7 phone bill; £85 chiropractor and physiotherapist; £25 charity payments; £7 for my half of pet insurance; and £9 for my half of A’s vet subscription. refinery29.com, 12 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for physiotherapist 

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Word History

Etymology

physio- + therapist, after physiotherapy

First Known Use

1904, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of physiotherapist was in 1904

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“Physiotherapist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/physiotherapist. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

physiotherapist

noun
phys·​io·​ther·​a·​pist -ˈther-ə-pəst How to pronounce physiotherapist (audio)

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