physiotherapistn.
/ˌfɪzɪə(ʊ)ˈθɛrəpɪst/, U.S. /ˌfɪzioʊˈθɛrəpəst/ A person skilled or trained in physiotherapy.
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physiotherapist1922
physical therapist1937
physio1962
1922 Sci. Monthly Mar. 256 These experts form a heterogeneous assemblage, including such different elements as masseurs and physio-therapists.
1958 Times 7 July 22/4 The role of physiotherapy is still large, and the supply of physiotherapists on the whole well maintained.
1972 D. Haston In High Places ii. 20 My physiotherapist was very sympathetic. I worked really hard on exercises, and the wasted arm became stronger.
2004 Daily Tel. (Nexis) 19 July (Sport section) 2 Our physiotherapist..explained how the extra weight of the pot on Marshall's arm had enabled him to pull through his action even quicker than normal.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, March 2006; most recently modified version published online March 2022).
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