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127 Physical Therapists found in EncinitasUlices Vazquez Soto
Physical Therapist
227 N El Camino Real Ste 100, Encinitas, CA - 92024
760-452-2640
Dr. Vicki Suzanne Dehner, D.P.T.
Physical Therapist
700 Garden View Ct Ste 103, Encinitas, CA - 92024
760-632-6942
Ms. Wendy A Knutsen, RPT
Physical Therapist
431 Countrywood Ln, Encinitas, CA - 92024
760-942-2546
Wendy Green, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
200 Saxony Rd, Encinitas, CA - 92024
858-381-0614
Wendy Diane Retzer, MPT
Physical Therapist
533 2nd St, Encinitas, CA - 92024
800-931-5769 888-773-3272
William L. Waters, P.T.
Physical Therapist
247 Fraxinella St, Encinitas, CA - 92024
619-871-8038
Winston Purkiss, MPT
Physical Therapist
332 Santa Fe Dr, Suite 120, Encinitas, CA - 92024
760-942-4400 760-942-4450
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.