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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In June 2024, the club’s physiotherapist, Paul Butler, passed away suddenly aged 37.
—Colin Millar, The Athletic, 23 Mar. 2025
His physiotherapist, Giacomo Naldi, cut his hand, and then used the spray on that cut.
—Matthew Futterman, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
Sinner’s physiotherapist, Giacomo Naldi, cut his hand and then used the spray on that cut.
—Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 15 Feb. 2025
Sinner’s physiotherapist, Giacomo Naldi, used the spray on a cut on his hand and then subsequently gave Sinner a massage on his back and applied treatments to his feet.
—Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 15 Feb. 2025
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Colin Millar, The Athletic, 23 Mar. 2025
His physiotherapist, Giacomo Naldi, cut his hand, and then used the spray on that cut.
—Matthew Futterman, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
Sinner’s physiotherapist, Giacomo Naldi, cut his hand and then used the spray on that cut.
—Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 15 Feb. 2025
Sinner’s physiotherapist, Giacomo Naldi, used the spray on a cut on his hand and then subsequently gave Sinner a massage on his back and applied treatments to his feet.
—Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 15 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for physiotherapist
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physiotherapist
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