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7 Physical Therapists found in SaralandMs. Aimee Michelle Maxwell, PT
Orthopedic Physical Therapist
205 Highway 43 N, Saraland, AL - 36571
251-679-0015 251-679-0091
Brian Risser, M.P.T.
Physical Therapist
205 Saraland Blvd N, Saraland, AL - 36571
251-679-0015 251-679-0091
Mr. Jarrod A Cain, D.P.T
Physical Therapist
627 Saraland Blvd S, Saraland, AL - 36571
251-679-1995 251-679-9282
Lorenzo Catlett, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
41 Shell St, Saraland, AL - 36571
251-308-2911 251-447-2471
Richard Huggins, DPT
Physical Therapist
41 Shell St, Saraland, AL - 36571
251-308-2911 251-447-2471
Sarah Elizabeth Wright, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
41 Shell Street, Saraland, AL - 36571
251-308-2911 251-447-2471
Tanya Renois Bonvillain, DPT
Physical Therapist
205 Highway 43 N, Saraland, AL - 36571
251-679-0015 251-679-0091
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.