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8 Physical Therapists found in OrangevaleGeorgia Lyn Brown I, DPT
Physical Therapist
9267 Greenback Ln, Orangevale, CA - 95662
916-205-5521
Kristine Davenport, PT
Physical Therapist
6437 Pecan Ave., Orangevale, CA - 95662
916-768-8265 916-987-7104
Mark W Bassler, PT
Physical Therapist
6125 Hazel Ave, Orangevale, CA - 95662
916-988-7901 916-988-9223
Meredith Rae Smylie, MPT
Physical Therapist
8685 Greenback Ln, Orangevale, CA - 95662
916-505-2067
Steven O'donnell, PT
Physical Therapist
8600 Quail Oak Way, Orangevale, CA - 95662
916-847-3548 916-988-1106
Susan Kaefer, P.T.
Physical Therapist
9525 Tremont Court, Orangevale, CA - 95662
714-369-5994
Theresa Dolores Magee, PT
Physical Therapist
8685 Greenback Ln, Orangevale, CA - 95662
800-967-4667
Wenda Jeanne Merz, P.T
Physical Therapist
9267 Greenback Ln, Suite C-2, Orangevale, CA - 95662
916-988-2359
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.