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9 Physical Therapists found in PortlandMrs. Amy Elizabeth Dean, MSPT
Physical Therapist
333 Main St, Portland, CT - 06480
860-342-0370
Mr. Brian Isamu Aida
Physical Therapist
9 Grove St, Portland, CT - 06480
973-224-2401
Deborah B. Heilman, MSPT
Physical Therapist
25 Wilcox Ln, Portland, CT - 06480
860-604-8960
Deborah D Webster, P.T.
Physical Therapist
333 Main St, Portland, CT - 06480
860-342-0370
Janet S. Colonghi, PT
Physical Therapist
595 Main St, Portland, CT - 06480
860-759-2011 860-342-4104
Jillian Cacopardo, MPT
Physical Therapist
14 Jordan Ln, Portland, CT - 06480
774-218-3706
Mr. Keith Arcari, P.T.
Physical Therapist
269 Main St, Portland, CT - 06480
860-788-7976 877-532-7987
Kelly Marie Mullen, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
269 Main St, Portland, CT - 06480
860-788-7976
Rhea Jane Boscolo, P.T.
Physical Therapist
333 Main St, Portland, CT - 06480
860-342-0370
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.