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82 Physical Therapists found in San MateoRucha Kelkar, DPT
Physical Therapist
407 N San Mateo Dr, San Mateo, CA - 94401
949-293-2950
Dr. Serena Chu, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
1711 Yorktown Rd, San Mateo, CA - 94402
718-730-0405
Steven Soriano, PT
Physical Therapist
1810 Gateway Dr Ste 110, San Mateo, CA - 94404
650-345-2739
Mr. Steven Herbert Anderson, PT
Physical Therapist
1670 S Amphlett Blvd, Suite 123, San Mateo, CA - 94402
650-558-0247 650-558-1735
Vincent Salgado
Physical Therapist
304 Estrella Way, San Mateo, CA - 94403
650-455-7746
Dr. Vivian Yousef, DPT
Physical Therapist
100 S San Mateo Dr, San Mateo, CA - 94401
650-696-4592
Weina Feng, MSPT
Physical Therapist
2 Clark Dr Apt 118, San Mateo, CA - 94401
650-504-3598
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.