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

Women 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

Examples of physiotherapist in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The new paper has some distinct differences in design – and now includes physiotherapists and teachers in the high-risk group. —New Atlas, 25 June 2025

His physiotherapist, Javier Barrio, revealed that his training surprisingly began devoid of any basketball workouts. —Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 28 July 2025

These patients were split into two groups: one followed a structured exercise program supervised by a physiotherapist or kinesiologist, and the other received educational materials promoting physical activity and healthy eating, according to a press statement. —Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 3 June 2025

If the issues are more serious — such as an old injury that went untreated and is causing posture problems — Layan's resident physiotherapist can recommend a massage or laser treatment to address the problem. —Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025

Word History

Etymology

physio- + therapist, after physiotherapy

First Known Use

1904, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for physiotherapist

• psychotherapist
• therapist

Medical Definition

physiotherapist

noun

phys·​io·​ther·​a·​pist -ˈther-ə-pəst 

: physical therapist