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34 Physical Therapists found in DestinStephanie Worley, DPT, PT
Physical Therapist
195 Mattie M Kelly Blvd, Destin, FL - 32541
757-424-7480
Ms. Summer Strickland, DPT
Physical Therapist
36474c Emerald Coast Pkwy Ste 3101, Destin, FL - 32541
850-863-2153
Todd Bourgeois, DPT
Physical Therapist
12671 Us Highway 98 W, Ste 213, Destin, FL - 32550
850-650-4186 850-650-4188
Mr. Travis Hunter Nelson, PT, DPT
Orthopedic Physical Therapist
35008 Emerald Coast Pkwy Ste 400, Destin, FL - 32541
850-714-6166
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.