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202 Physical Therapists found in Chula VistaMrs. Vera Rakic, DPT
Physical Therapist
480 4th Ave, Suite 301, Chula Vista, CA - 91910
619-409-3690 619-409-3695
Vera Inge Philipsen, DPT
Physical Therapist
885 Canarios Ct Ste 110, Chula Vista, CA - 91910
619-656-5102 619-656-5143
Veronica Vargas, DPT
Physical Therapist
345 K St Apt B205, Chula Vista, CA - 91911
951-452-9143
Wendy Chiu, DPT
Physical Therapist
344 F St Ste 300, Chula Vista, CA - 91910
619-585-4080
William Zapolski, P.T., D.P.T.
Physical Therapist
320 Broadway, Suite 2, Chula Vista, CA - 91910
619-422-0404 619-422-4153
William Danse, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
1016 Broadway Ste 2, Chula Vista, CA - 91911
858-755-5200 619-739-4701
Woody Somvichai, DPT
Physical Therapist
1020 Tierra Del Rey Ste A1, Chula Vista, CA - 91910
619-585-7104 619-585-7106
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.