physiotherapist
3
4.9
- noun
- /ˌfɪziəˈθɛrəpɪst/
- UK
:
fisioterapeuta
- The physiotherapist showed me exercises to help recover from my recent injury.
- a chartered physiotherapist
- occupational physiotherapist
- physiotherapist or therapist
And I then finished that placement at the physiotherapist and I had to start another one at a hospital in just down South.
- And I then finished that placement at the physiotherapist and I had to start another one at a hospital in just down South.
Examples
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After the admission of a patient into the trial, the treating physiotherapist received a sealed envelope that contained the treatment code.
Academic text (1995) -
As a physiotherapist, I like to have a client's medical history alongside the data from an FCE.
Academic text (2015) -
Each patient was assigned a physiotherapist who made the phone calls and four home visits.
Academic text (1992) -
However, other participants reported that they had required more early input from the physiotherapist.
Academic text (2003) -
He is a physiotherapist and he works at a hospital full time.
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But the things that worked were the breathing and the releasing of my pelvic floor that the physiotherapist taught me.
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To increase patient adherence, a physiotherapist provided weekly telephone check-ins.
Academic text (2018) -
For each session, the physiotherapists recorded the date, applied duration, and force of traction.
Academic text (1995) -
Petrus du Plessis is a chartered physiotherapist, training consultant, and a professional rugby player.
Academic text (2010) -
Participants clearly articulated the contribution of medical staff, physiotherapists, and occupational therapists in planning for discharge.
Academic text (2003)
Synonyms
27
3.4
A person who helps people regain movement and strength after injury using exercises and hands-on care
2
6.9
A person who helps injured people get better using exercises and physical treatment
How Specialized
42
6.0
- Specialized
6
6.3
- Specialized
95
4.1
- UK
3
4.9
- Specialized
7
2.7
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Physiotherapist starts with physio-, like physical, meaning 'body', and ends with therapist, from therapy, meaning 'treatment' or 'healing'. So, a physiotherapist is someone who uses physical treatment to help the body recover and get stronger.