Meaning of the word physiotherapist in English

What does physiotherapist mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

physiotherapist

US /ˌfɪz.i.oʊˈθer.ə.pɪst/
UK /ˌfɪz.i.əʊˈθer.ə.pɪst/
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Noun

a person who treats disease, injury, or deformity by physical methods such as massage, heat treatment, and exercise rather than by drugs or surgery.

Example:
The physiotherapist helped me recover from my knee injury.
She has regular appointments with her physiotherapist.