Physical Therapists in Palo Alto, California

224 Physical Therapists found in Palo Alto
female physical therapist

Laura V Slamkowski, PT, DPT


Physical Therapist
725 Welch Rd, Palo Alto, CA - 94304
650-497-8000    
female physical therapist

Lauren Saeger, PT


Physical Therapist
3441 Alma St, Suite 200, Palo Alto, CA - 94306
650-323-4440     650-323-4441
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Dr. Layne Frances Compton, PT, DPT


Physical Therapist
3801 Miranda Ave, Palo Alto, CA - 94304
831-884-1000    
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Leah Zialcita, DPT


Pediatrics Physical Therapist
2345 Yale Street, Palo Alto, CA - 94306
650-855-8849     650-855-8867
female physical therapist

Lesley Keyes Jones, PT, DPT


Physical Therapist
725 Welch Rd, Palo Alto, CA - 94304
201-956-7034    
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Lisanne Horwitz


Physical Therapist
795 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA - 94301
650-853-3355    
female physical therapist

Dr. Loren Ward, PT. DPT


Physical Therapist
3801 Miranda Ave, Palo Alto, CA - 94304
650-493-5000     650-852-3470
female physical therapist

Lori Ann Fong, PT


Physical Therapist
725 Welch Rd Fl 3, Palo Alto, CA - 94304
650-206-3751    
female physical therapist

Macey K Webb


Physical Therapist
725 Welch Rd, Palo Alto, CA - 94304
650-497-8000    
female physical therapist

Madeline Manion, PT


Physical Therapist
795 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA - 94301
650-853-3355    
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Mai Tajima Hamel, DPT


Orthopedic Physical Therapist
795 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA - 94301
650-853-3355    
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Marc Guillet, PT


Physical Therapist
795 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA - 94301
650-853-3355    
female physical therapist

Marianne Arild, PT, PA-C


Physical Therapist
3441 Alma St, Palo Alto, CA - 94306
650-323-4440     650-323-4441
female physical therapist

Martha Freeman


Physical Therapist
299 S California Ave Ste 300, Palo Alto, CA - 94306
650-331-3700    
female physical therapist

Dr. Mary Alexandra Kalayta, DPT


Sports Physical Therapist
454 Forest Ave, Palo Alto, CA - 94301
650-331-3700     650-331-3730
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.