Physical Therapists in Gainesville, Florida

247 Physical Therapists found in Gainesville

female physical therapist

Valerie Colangelo

Physical Therapist
4500 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL - 32607
352-373-5565

female physical therapist

Vibeke Vala, P.T

Physical Therapist
1234 Nw 14th Ave, Gainesville, FL - 32601
352-376-6300 352-372-6106

male physical therapist

Viet Brandon Nguyen

Physical Therapist
4820 Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL - 32607
352-377-4955

female physical therapist

Vivian Simmons, PT

Physical Therapist
4421 Nw 39th Ave, 2-2, Gainesville, FL - 32606
980-621-6912

male physical therapist

Dr. William Scott Barnett I, LAC PT

Geriatrics Physical Therapist
2730 Nw 39th Ave, Gainesville, FL - 32605
352-376-1320 352-376-1340

male physical therapist

William Shinkle, DPT

Physical Therapist
4615 Nw 53rd Ave Ste C, Gainesville, FL - 32653
352-378-9090

male physical therapist

Zachary Silas Logeson

Physical Therapist
8629 Sw 89th Ln, Gainesville, FL - 32608
352-222-0295

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.

Orthopedic Surgeons deals with patients having disorders of the bones, joints, muscles, ligaments, tendons etc. They treat a wide variety of diseases and conditions, like fractures and dislocations; torn ligaments, sprains, and strains; tendon injuries, pulled muscles, bursitis; ruptured disks, sciatica, low back pain, scoliosis; knock knees, bow legs, bunions, hammer toes; arthritis and osteoporosis; bone tumors, muscular dystrophy, cerebral palsy; club foot and unequal leg length; abnormalities & growth of the fingers and toes.
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