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216 Physical Therapists found in Santa MonicaTiana Ringer, PT
Orthopedic Physical Therapist
2010 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA - 90403
310-878-2540
Tiffany Caronia, DPT
Physical Therapist
1821 Wilshire Blvd Ste 311, Santa Monica, CA - 90403
310-453-6166
Uri Zeevi, PT
Physical Therapist
1260 15th St, Suite 900, Santa Monica, CA - 90404
310-451-2292 310-451-2554
Yunhan Ma
Physical Therapist
2730 Wilshire Blvd Ste 533, Santa Monica, CA - 90403
310-273-0870
Yuriko Nabeta, DPT
Physical Therapist
2001 Wilshire Blvd Ste 310, Santa Monica, CA - 90403
310-829-3320
Yvette Flores, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
2222 Pico Blvd #102, Santa Monica, CA - 90405
800-507-2634 310-774-3652
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.