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81 Physical Therapists found in Laguna NiguelDr. Tara Megan Pollak, DPT, CSCS
Physical Therapist
31271 Niguel Rd Ste J, Laguna Niguel, CA - 92677
949-443-5442 949-443-5463
Teresa Del Real Delfin, DPT
Physical Therapist
31271 Niguel Rd Ste J, Laguna Niguel, CA - 92677
949-443-5442 949-443-5463
Teri Gail Tachibana, PT
Physical Therapist
31271 Niguel Rd Ste J, Laguna Niguel, CA - 92677
949-443-5442 949-443-5463
Tracey Bingham, DPT
Physical Therapist
30100 Town Center Dr Ste Yz, Laguna Niguel, CA - 92677
949-276-5401 949-276-5403
Vinessa Gaerlan-finch, PMHNP-BC
Physical Therapist
29982 Ivy Glenn Dr Ste 203, Laguna Niguel, CA - 92677
949-309-7903
Dr. Wendy S. Wood, DPT
Physical Therapist
30101 Town Center Dr, 103, Laguna Niguel, CA - 92677
949-444-9917
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.