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Definition of Physical therapist
1. Noun. Therapist who treats injury or dysfunction with exercises and other physical treatments of the disorder.
Exact synonyms: Physiotherapist
Specialized synonyms: Massager
Generic synonyms: Healer, Therapist
Derivative terms: Physical Therapy, Physiotherapy
Specialized synonyms: Massager
Generic synonyms: Healer, Therapist
Derivative terms: Physical Therapy, Physiotherapy
Medical Definition of Physical therapist
1. A physical therapist is a specialist trained using exercise and physical activities to condition muscles and improve level of activity. Physical therapy is helpful in those with physical debilitating illness (for example stroke). (27 Sep 1997)