Noun: physio fi-zee-ow
Usage: Brit, informal
Usage: Brit, informal
- Therapy that uses physical agents: exercise and massage and other modalities
"She underwent physio to regain strength after her surgery";
- physical therapy [US], physiotherapy [Brit, Cdn], physiatrics
- Therapist who treats injury or dysfunction with exercises and other physical treatments of the disorder
"The physio developed a rehabilitation plan for the injured athlete";
- physical therapist [US], physiotherapist [Brit, Cdn]
Derived forms: physios
Type of: healer, therapist, therapy, treatment
Encyclopedia: Physio