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224 Physical Therapists found in Palo AltoLaura V Slamkowski, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
725 Welch Rd, Palo Alto, CA - 94304
650-497-8000
Lauren Saeger, PT
Physical Therapist
3441 Alma St, Suite 200, Palo Alto, CA - 94306
650-323-4440 650-323-4441
Dr. Layne Frances Compton, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
3801 Miranda Ave, Palo Alto, CA - 94304
831-884-1000
Leah Zialcita, DPT
Pediatrics Physical Therapist
2345 Yale Street, Palo Alto, CA - 94306
650-855-8849 650-855-8867
Lesley Keyes Jones, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
725 Welch Rd, Palo Alto, CA - 94304
201-956-7034
Lisanne Horwitz
Physical Therapist
795 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA - 94301
650-853-3355
Dr. Loren Ward, PT. DPT
Physical Therapist
3801 Miranda Ave, Palo Alto, CA - 94304
650-493-5000 650-852-3470
Lori Ann Fong, PT
Physical Therapist
725 Welch Rd Fl 3, Palo Alto, CA - 94304
650-206-3751
Macey K Webb
Physical Therapist
725 Welch Rd, Palo Alto, CA - 94304
650-497-8000
Madeline Manion, PT
Physical Therapist
795 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA - 94301
650-853-3355
Mai Tajima Hamel, DPT
Orthopedic Physical Therapist
795 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA - 94301
650-853-3355
Marc Guillet, PT
Physical Therapist
795 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA - 94301
650-853-3355
Marianne Arild, PT, PA-C
Physical Therapist
3441 Alma St, Palo Alto, CA - 94306
650-323-4440 650-323-4441
Martha Freeman
Physical Therapist
299 S California Ave Ste 300, Palo Alto, CA - 94306
650-331-3700
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.