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141 Physical Therapists found in AlpharettaTina Ashcraft Smith, PT
Physical Therapist
530 Inlet Woods Ct, Alpharetta, GA - 30005
770-777-0794
Mrs. Trisha Marie Wameling, PT
Physical Therapist
4125 N Point Pkwy, Alpharetta, GA - 30022
678-366-7700 770-569-7706
Vinita P Rathod
Physical Therapist
1620 Oak Farm Dr Ste 300, Alpharetta, GA - 30005
470-385-6555
William Andrew Parten, PT, DPT
Orthopedic Physical Therapist
5530 Windward Pkwy Ste 350, Alpharetta, GA - 30004
770-410-1808
Willis Hall, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
12850 Highway 9 N Ste 1050, Alpharetta, GA - 30004
678-332-5800
Zach Lombardo, P.T DPT
Physical Therapist
1750 Founders Pkwy, Suite 130, Alpharetta, GA - 30009
678-624-9117 678-624-0747
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.