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20 Physical Therapists found in CarmelMs. Michelle Cummings, PT
Physical Therapist
524 Loma Alta Rd, Equine Assisted Therapy, Carmel, CA - 93923
831-656-9447 831-373-1944
Navpreet Kaur Tiwana
Physical Therapist
26537 Carmel Rancho Blvd, Carmel, CA - 93923
831-250-5488
Mrs. Susan B Rabourn, P. T.
Physical Therapist
245 Crossroads Blvd, Carmel, CA - 93923
831-620-0744 831-620-0711
Suzan J Kelly, P.T., L..AC.
Physical Therapist
26621 Carmel Center Pl, Suite #201, Carmel, CA - 93923
831-626-0540 831-622-7463
Whitney Marie Vasu, D.P.T.
Physical Therapist
7170 Carmel Valley Rd, Carmel, CA - 93923
831-626-6631 831-626-6632
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.