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25 Physical Therapists found in OpelikaMs. Kelly Maureen Riley, PT
Pediatrics Physical Therapist
2450 Village Professional Dr N, Opelika, AL - 36801
334-528-1964 334-528-4610
Kristina Hooks
Physical Therapist
2000 Pepperell Pkwy, Opelika, AL - 36801
334-528-1387
Lane Stewart
Physical Therapist
3051 Frederick Rd, Opelika, AL - 36801
334-521-6644
Marcia Renee Fanning, MPT
Physical Therapist
300 Guinevere Ct, Opelika, AL - 36801
334-741-0336
Meghan Johnson
Physical Therapist
3051 Frederick Rd Ste 4, Opelika, AL - 36801
334-521-6644 334-521-4388
Mrs. Nancy Carolyn Turner, PT
Physical Therapist
300 Guinevere Ct, Opelika, AL - 36801
334-741-0336 334-741-0065
Paul Simon
Physical Therapist
3051 Frederick Rd Suite 4, Opelika, AL - 36801
334-521-6644 334-521-4388
Rachael Jones Dyas, DPT
Physical Therapist
2450 Village Professional Dr N, Opelika, AL - 36801
334-528-1964 334-742-9352
Richard L Watson, P.T.
Physical Therapist
Hprc, 30a&b Samford Ave, Opelika, AL - 36801
334-742-9266
Roberta H Casey, PT, MS
Physical Therapist
30a&b Samford Avenue, Opelika, AL - 36801
334-756-1126
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.