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51 Physical Therapists found in Merritt IslandTereasa Dianne Shepherd, P.T., MSHA
Physical Therapist
595 N Courtenay Pkwy, #203, Merritt Island, FL - 32953
321-453-8484 321-453-8448
Dr. Theresa A Moccio, D.P.T.
Physical Therapist
135 Lucas Rd, Merritt Island, FL - 32953
413-222-4293
Dr. Travis Daniel Boersma, DPT
Physical Therapist
2425 N Courtenay Pkwy Ste 103, Merritt Island, FL - 32953
954-325-9395 844-210-9901
Virginia Chan, PT
Physical Therapist
595 N Courtenay Pkwy, #203, Merritt Island, FL - 32953
321-453-8484 321-453-8448
Miss Virginia R Duncan, RPT
Physical Therapist
1395 N Courtenay Pkwy Ste 102, Merritt Island, FL - 32953
321-986-8812 321-986-8814
Warren Chinyanganya
Physical Therapist
220 N Sykes Creek Pkwy, Merritt Island, FL - 32953
407-459-0303
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.