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187 Physical Therapists found in DecaturValentina Velasquez, DPT, PT
Physical Therapist
495 Winn Way Ste 250, Decatur, GA - 30030
404-294-1313
Valerie Hauser, DPT
Physical Therapist
2545 Lawrenceville Hwy, Suite 100, Decatur, GA - 30033
404-377-0011 770-939-9353
Vanessa Erens
Physical Therapist
1248 Clairmont Rd, Decatur, GA - 30030
404-321-1019
Wesley Keith Hutton, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
2097 N Decatur Rd, Decatur, GA - 30033
404-634-7171 404-634-7176
Dr. Yonatan Eshetu, PT, DPT
Orthopedic Physical Therapist
1045 Sycamore Dr, Decatur, GA - 30030
404-254-0961
Dr. Yvette Fernandez Bailey, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
723 3rd Ave, Decatur, GA - 30030
305-978-2358
Zackary O'neal Bright, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
1456 Church St, Decatur, GA - 30030
404-999-3710 404-999-3712
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.