Physiotherapeut

physiotherapist

noun fue-zee-o-tay-ra-POYT Rare

Origin: from Greek physis plus therapeia

Usage Note

Physiotherapeut treats movement and musculoskeletal problems through exercise and manual therapy, on doctor's referral (Rezept). The feminine is Physiotherapeutin. It is a weak noun: plural Physiotherapeuten. Casually shortened to Physio.

Examples

"Der Physiotherapeut behandelte meinen verspannten Rücken."

Natural Translation

The physiotherapist treated my tense back.

Literal Translation

The physiotherapist treated my tense back.

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