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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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
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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
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physiotherapist
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phys·io·ther·a·pist
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