Definition of Physio

Noun: physio fi-zee-ow
Usage: Brit, informal

Therapist who treats injury or dysfunction with exercises and other physical treatments of the disorder
- physical therapist [US], physiotherapist [Brit, Cdn]
Therapy that uses physical agents: exercise and massage and other modalities
"SHEN Therapy is used to treat certain chronic pain, anxiety and stress syndromes , as well as physio-emotional conditions such as gastric problems";
- physical therapy [US], physiotherapy [Brit, Cdn], physiatrics