physiotherapist
(fɪzɪəʊˈθɛrəpɪst)
[f. next + -ist.]
One skilled or trained in physiotherapy.
| 1923 C. M. Sampson Physiotherapy Technic xxvi. 409 Lucky is the physiotherapist who can plan his department in a new building. 1944 Times 24 Jan. 5/5 A Chartered Physiotherapist to-day is trained not only in massage and gymnastics but also in electrical and all forms of ray therapy. 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. |