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154 Physical Therapists found in OrangeVictoria Kane, PT, DPT
Pediatrics Physical Therapist
3111 N Tustin St Ste 100, Orange, CA - 92865
818-241-6780
Vivian D Castillo, PT
Physical Therapist
283 N Rampart St, Suite E, Orange, CA - 92868
714-939-9300 888-702-7969
Miss Wen-chin Wang, MSPT
Physical Therapist
5017 E Chapman Ave, Orange, CA - 92869
714-997-7090
Willis Mark Sutcliff, MPT, ATC
Physical Therapist
255 N Tustin St, Orange, CA - 92867
714-288-9125 714-288-9129
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.