physiotherapist
noun
phys·io·ther·a·pist
ˌfi-zē-ō-ˈther-ə-pist 
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
Joe Drape and Katie ThomasWomen 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
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His trainer, physiotherapist, Giacomo Naldi, cut his hand, and then used the spray on that cut.
—Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024
Pending a potential appeal from the WADA, Sinner will get away with his physiotherapist's mistake.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 5 Sep. 2024
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
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Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024
Pending a potential appeal from the WADA, Sinner will get away with his physiotherapist's mistake.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 5 Sep. 2024
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
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physiotherapist
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