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physiotherapist
nounmasculine/femininetechnicalcommon/fiˌzjɔtɨɾɐˈpɛwtɐ/fi·si·o·te·ra·peu·ta
Definition
1A licensed healthcare professional who assesses, diagnoses, and treats dysfunctions of movement and physical function, using methods such as therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, and other physical agents.
Usage examples
“After her knee surgery, she saw a physiotherapist twice a week.”
“The physiotherapist designed a rehabilitation program for his back pain.”