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125 Physical Therapists found in Palm HarborTabitha Lees, DPT
Physical Therapist
36430 Us Route 19, Palm Harbor, FL - 34683
727-330-0240
Taylor Catherine Pichel
Physical Therapist
4705 Us-19 Alt, Palm Harbor, FL - 34683
727-781-3550
Dr. Terri A Graffeo, DPT
Pediatrics Physical Therapist
3850 Tampa Rd, Bldg A, Suite 200, Palm Harbor, FL - 34684
727-786-5482 727-786-5595
Tyler James Frazier, DPT
Physical Therapist
3297 Tampa Rd, Palm Harbor, FL - 34684
813-343-3960
Wayne Shires, M.S.,P.T.
Physical Therapist
2385 Tampa Rd, Palm Harbor, FL - 34683
727-772-5699
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.