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67 Physical Therapists found in BridgeportShiva Gundavaram, PHYSICAL THERAPIST
Physical Therapist
3180 Main St Ste 303, Bridgeport, CT - 06606
203-373-1593
Suzanne B Starr
Physical Therapist
267 Grant St, Bridgeport, CT - 06610
203-384-3000 203-336-7368
Sweta Makadia, P.T.
Physical Therapist
4675 Main St, Bridgeport, CT - 06606
203-373-0551 203-365-6600
Tara L. Collins, PT,CSCS
Orthopedic Physical Therapist
2889 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport, CT - 06605
203-345-1720 203-549-0725
Tessa Guralnick, DPT
Physical Therapist
267 Grant St, Bridgeport, CT - 06610
203-384-3708
Thomas L Calvanese, RPT
Physical Therapist
3180 Main St Ste G2, Bridgeport, CT - 06606
203-372-9879 203-373-1271
Vikki A. Winks
Physical Therapist
267 Grant St, Bridgeport, CT - 06610
203-384-3000 203-336-7368
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.