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50 Physical Therapists found in Saint PetersburgRyland James Galmish
Physical Therapist
6002 49th St N, Saint Petersburg, FL - 33709
727-521-5507
Shannon Fitzpatrick, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
1315 24th Ave N, Saint Petersburg, FL - 33704
727-519-3953
Sly Edwards
Physical Therapist
8950 Dr Martin Luther King Jr St N, Saint Petersburg, FL - 33702
727-520-0800
Mr. Spencer Wayne Hutchins, DPT
Physical Therapist
412 12th Ave N, Saint Petersburg, FL - 33701
727-898-5001 727-894-0554
Vedrana Cvjetkovic
Physical Therapist
727 83rd Ave N Apt 203, Saint Petersburg, FL - 33702
727-729-9731
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.