Physical Therapists in Sarasota, Florida

Physical Therapists
female physical therapist
Victoria Daniels, PTA

    Physical Therapist
1501 N Orange Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236
941-365-0250    
male physical therapist
William Braden, P.T.

    Physical Therapist
5721 Oakton Ct, Sarasota, FL 34233
941-928-4328    
male physical therapist
William Joseph Shuttleworth, MSPT

    Physical Therapist
8588 Potter Park Dr Ste 201, Sarasota, FL 34238
941-361-9020     941-217-4038
female physical therapist
Yasmine Rose Bassou, DPT

    Physical Therapist
5980 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 34231
941-721-1854    
male physical therapist
Yishai Sprung, R.P.T

    Physical Therapist
2830 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL 34239
941-927-1234     941-921-0043
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.