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35 Physical Therapists found in Ponte Vedra BeachSarah Marie Dodds, OTR/L
Physical Therapist
163 Quadrille Way, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL - 32082
904-571-2965
Dr. Sean Christopher Mcclafferty, DPT
Physical Therapist
816 A1a N, Suite 307, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL - 32082
904-543-4021
Sophie Bargeron, DPT
Physical Therapist
236 Ponte Vedra Park Dr Ste 300, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL - 32082
904-280-3440
Stephen Williamson, DPT
Physical Therapist
465 Town Plaza Ave Ste B, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL - 32081
904-222-3780
Timothy Joseph Marten Jr., DPT
Physical Therapist
465 Town Plaza Ave Ste B, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL - 32081
904-222-3780
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.