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20 Physical Therapists found in PascagoulaMrs. Maria A Benvenutti-payne, MPT
Physical Therapist
2828 Andrew St, Pascagoula, MS - 39567
228-762-2345 228-762-2365
Mrs. Pamela Michele Craft, P.T.
Physical Therapist
3101 Denny Ave, Pascagoula, MS - 39581
228-471-1544 228-471-1548
Sean James Hodges, DPT
Physical Therapist
3615 Hospital St Ste B, Pascagoula, MS - 39581
228-215-2260 228-215-2261
Tayler Alexis Tingle Stevens
Physical Therapist
926 Jackson Ave, Pascagoula, MS - 39567
228-769-0112 228-769-0199
Taylor Brown, DPT
Physical Therapist
3615 Hospital St Ste B, Pascagoula, MS - 39581
228-215-2260
About Physical Therapists: Physical Therapists: are health care professionals who evaluate and treat people with health problems resulting from injury or disease. Physical therapist's assess joint motion, muscle strength and endurance, function of heart and lungs, and performance of activities required in daily living, among other responsibilities. Treatment includes therapeutic exercises, cardiovascular endurance training, and training in activities of daily living.
Physical therapists are qualified by an accredited program in physical therapy, licensed by the state, and practicing within the scope of that license. Physical therapists treat disease, injury, or loss of a bodily part by physical means, such as the application of light, heat, cold, water, electricity, massage and exercise. They develop treatment plans based upon each patient's strengths, weaknesses, range of motion and ability to function.
A health professional who specializes in physical therapy- the health care field concerned primarily with the treatment of disorders with physical agents and methods, such as massage, manipulation, therapeutic exercises, cold, heat (including short-wave, microwave, and ultrasonic diathermy), hydrotherapy, electric stimulation and light to assist in rehabilitating patients and in restoring normal function after an illness or injury. Sports Physical Therapist: A licensed physical therapist who has demonstrated specialized knowledge and skill in human anatomy and physiology, movement science, pathology and pathophysiology, medical and surgical intervention, and health and wellness, as well as rehabilitation/return to sports, management of acute injury/illness, medical and surgical consideration, injury prevention, and sports performance enhancement.