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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.

Definition of Physical therapist

1. Noun. A physiotherapist ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

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)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Physical Therapist

Literary usage of Physical therapist

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Handbook of Severe Disability: A Text for Rehabilitation Counselors, Other edited by Walter C. Stolov, Michael R. Clowers (2000)
"A period of training by the physical therapist, occupational therapist, ... The physical therapist and nurse then cooperate in working out the most useful ..."

2. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Selected Referencesby DIANE Publishing Company by DIANE Publishing Company (1996)
"As a physical therapist. Perry believes that the problem mav be resolved at its ... The physical therapist may use a combination of physical modalities, ..."

3. Alternative Medicine: Expanding Medical Horizons by DIANE Publishing Company (1995)
"physical therapist researchers currently publish in major medical journals as well as the journal Physical Therapy. The research covers a wide range of ..."

4. The Women's Health and Aging Study: Health and Social Characteristics of ...edited by Jack M. Guralnik, Linda P. Fried, Eleanor M. Simonsick, Judith D. Kasper, Mary E. Lafferty edited by Jack M. Guralnik, Linda P. Fried, Eleanor M. Simonsick, Judith D. Kasper, Mary E. Lafferty (1996)
"In the last 6 months, have you seen a physical therapist? ... How many times have you seen a physical therapist? HUMES oF TIKES HB10. In the last 6 months, ..."

5. Occupational Outlook Handbook, 1996-1997 by DIANE Publishing Company (1996)
"Assistants monitor the patient's progress during treatment and repon all abnormalities and achievements to the physical therapist for periodic evaluation. ..."

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