Word
physiotherapist
Phoneticsphys·io·ther·a·pist
UK/fˈɪzɪˌəʊθɪɹˌeɪpɪst/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a health worker who helps people move their bodies better after injury or illness. They use exercise, massage, and special training to reduce pain and build strength.
n. a licensed health professional who treats injury, disability, or impaired movement through exercise, manual therapy, and physical rehabilitation. Works without surgery or drugs, often after operations, sports injuries, or strokes.
Examples
“The physiotherapist helps me walk again after my fall.”
“After her knee surgery, she sees a physiotherapist twice a week to rebuild strength.”
“Following the spinal injury, the physiotherapist designed a gradual rehabilitation programme combining hydrotherapy, resistance training, and postural correction.”
Examples
simple
“The physiotherapist helps me walk again after my fall.”
contextual
“After her knee surgery, she sees a physiotherapist twice a week to rebuild strength.”
complex
“Following the spinal injury, the physiotherapist designed a gradual rehabilitation programme combining hydrotherapy, resistance training, and postural correction.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “physiotherapist” in context.
Verb
01. consult physiotherapist
“She decided to consult a physiotherapist after spraining her ankle.”
verb + noun
02. physiotherapist assesses
“The physiotherapist assesses your movement before planning treatment.”
noun + verb
03. physiotherapist recommends
“My physiotherapist recommends daily stretching to improve flexibility.”
noun + verb
04. physiotherapist treats
“The physiotherapist treats sports injuries and back pain every day.”
noun + verb
05. refer to physiotherapist
“My doctor agreed to refer me to a physiotherapist for treatment.”
verb + prep + noun
Adjective
06. experienced physiotherapist
“An experienced physiotherapist showed me safe exercises for my back.”
adj + noun
07. private physiotherapist
“He paid to see a private physiotherapist for his knee injury.”
adj + noun
08. qualified physiotherapist
“Always check that you are treated by a qualified physiotherapist.”
adj + noun
Noun
09. appointment with physiotherapist
“I have an appointment with the physiotherapist on Tuesday morning.”
noun + prep + noun
10. help of physiotherapist
“With the help of a physiotherapist, she learned to walk again.”
noun + prep + noun
11. be referred to a physiotherapist
“After hurting his back, he was referred to a physiotherapist.”
12. do exercises prescribed by physiotherapist
“I do the exercises prescribed by my physiotherapist every morning.”
Real-World Examples
“Russia's Tatiana Prozorova said her withdrawal from the Singapore Open semi-finals followed pressure from a WTA physiotherapist who diagnosed her with concussion after being struck by a ball.” Etymology
From physio- + therapist or physiotherapy + -ist.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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