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95 Physical Therapists found in ThorntonTravis Johnston
Physical Therapist
9351 Grant St Ste 430, Thornton, CO - 80229
303-280-1211
Veda L Mcintire, PT, DPT, PRPC
Physical Therapist
12297 Pennsylvania St Unit 3, Thornton, CO - 80241
303-252-9400 303-255-9555
William J Steinberger, MSPT, CSCS
Physical Therapist
3951-b East 120th Ave, Thornton, CO - 80233
303-920-3710 303-920-3712
Mr. William Buck, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
9005 Grant St Ste 200, Thornton, CO - 80229
303-287-2800 303-287-7357
Mr. William Perkins, PT
Physical Therapist
6700 E 131st Dr, Thornton, CO - 80602
303-921-2686
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.