physiotherapist
noun/ˌfɪzioʊˈθɛrəpɪst/
Frequency rank: #17,613 most common English word
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 physiotherapist who helped her regain full movement.
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