physiotherapist
noun/ˌfɪzioʊˈθɛrəpɪst/
Frequency rank: #17,613 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
a healthcare professional who treats injury or disease through physical methods such as exercise and massage.
Example sentence
After her knee surgery, she was referred to a skilled physiotherapist who helped her regain full movement.
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