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7 Physical Therapists found in AlmaArianne Pilpil, PT
Physical Therapist
1110 S Pierce St Ste A, Alma, GA - 31510
912-342-8875 912-342-8016
Deborah Shepard
Physical Therapist
139 Ga Hwy 32 Bypass, Alma, GA - 31510
913-632-6321
Mckenzie Craft, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
804 S Pierce St, Alma, GA - 31510
912-632-2667 913-632-2668
Sean Shepard
Physical Therapist
139 Ga Hwy 32 Bypass, Alma, GA - 31510
912-632-6321 912-632-6322
Shira Dixon Medders, PT, DPT, ATC, MTC
Physical Therapist
303 S Wayne St, Alma, GA - 31510
912-632-5824 912-632-5894
Trent Ware, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
804 S Pierce St, Alma, GA - 31510
912-632-2667 912-632-2668
Zachary Moore, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
804 S Pierce St Ste A, Alma, GA - 31510
912-632-2667 912-632-2668
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.