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9 Physical Therapists found in KetchikanAmanda Schuler
Physical Therapist
540 Water St Ste 101, Ketchikan, AK - 99901
907-617-2052 907-247-3293
Delaney Townsend, DPT
Physical Therapist
4079 Tongass Ave Ste 102, Ketchikan, AK - 99901
907-308-6077
Elysse Cillay, DPT
Physical Therapist
2442 Tongass Ave, Ketchikan, AK - 99901
907-225-7808
Erin Coffey, DPT
Physical Therapist
4079 Tongass Ave Ste 102, Ketchikan, AK - 99901
907-308-6077
Frank Holter
Physical Therapist
4079 Tongass Ave Ste 102, Ketchikan, AK - 99901
907-225-7808
Kelly M Chick, P.T.
Physical Therapist
1438 Millar St, Ketchikan, AK - 99901
907-247-7355
Ms. Lauren Jeanette, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
338 Main St, Ketchikan, AK - 99901
907-247-2473
Margaret M Sweetman, P.T.
Physical Therapist
1245 Millar St, Ketchikan, AK - 99901
907-225-6701
Raquelle Elizabeth Felder
Physical Therapist
2442 Tongass Ave, Ketchikan, AK - 99901
907-225-7808
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.