# physiotherapist

/fˈɪzɪˌəʊθɪɹˌeɪpɪst/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/physiotherapist
Updated: 2026-10-14

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

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