noun

physiotherapist

physiotherapist

The physiotherapist helped me with my back pain.

The physiotherapist helped me with my back pain.

He works as a physiotherapist at the hospital.

He works as a physiotherapist at the hospital.

((a physiotherapist)) a person who treats injury or disease by pressing and moving the affected parts of the body. The physiotherapist helped me with my back pain.

Synonyms: physical therapist (more common in US English)

A combination of 'physio-' (relating to the body) and 'therapist' (a person who gives treatment).

A 'therapist' for your 'physio' (physical) body. Note that 'physical therapist' is the more common term in the US.

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