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35 Physical Therapists found in PinecrestSteven Thompson
Physical Therapist
12651 S Dixie Hwy Ste 205, Pinecrest, FL - 33156
305-232-9222
Tatiana Isabel Hernandez, PT
Physical Therapist
13101 S Dixie Hwy Ste 330, Pinecrest, FL - 33156
786-732-7438 786-732-7484
Miss Theresa Barbara Lima, PT
Physical Therapist
13101 S Dixie Hwy Ste 330, Pinecrest, FL - 33156
786-732-7438
Mrs. Valerie Lopez, DPT
Physical Therapist
11921 S Dixie Hwy Ste 208, Pinecrest, FL - 33156
786-553-0592
Dr. William Mitchell Tanner, DPT
Physical Therapist
8185 Sw 117th St, Pinecrest, FL - 33156
786-615-3583
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.