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53 Physical Therapists found in Los AltosRobert Dwight Abrams, MSPT
Physical Therapist
88 Main St, Los Altos, CA - 94022
650-861-3907 650-396-3044
Ryan Canaan Broms, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
1525 Miramonte Ave Unit 3791, Los Altos, CA - 94024
650-305-8097
Shalini Pachauri, PT
Orthopedic Physical Therapist
1000 Fremont Ave Ste 108, Los Altos, CA - 94024
650-947-8500 650-947-8501
Mrs. Sharon L. Auerbach, PT
Physical Therapist
794 Altos Oaks Dr, Los Altos, CA - 94024
650-947-9646 650-947-9566
Mrs. Susan Leong Yokoro, PT
Physical Therapist
885 N San Antonio Rd Ste J, Los Altos, CA - 94022
650-559-0011 650-559-0012
Tamara Dowie-davenport, RPT
Physical Therapist
1000 Fremont Ave, Ste. 108, Los Altos, CA - 94024
650-947-8500 650-947-8501
Mr. Tommy Lee Sutton, PT
Physical Therapist
746 Altos Oaks Dr, Los Altos, CA - 94024
650-948-0743 650-948-9057
Yi Hsuan Lai, DPT
Orthopedic Physical Therapist
1000 Fremont Ave, Ste. 108, Los Altos, CA - 94024
650-947-8500 650-947-8501
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.