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7 Physical Therapists found in DouglasAnthony Forrest Ellis, PT
Physical Therapist
808 Ward St W, Douglas, GA - 31533
912-383-0559 912-383-0614
Ms. Denise E. Mooney, PT
Physical Therapist
100 Doctors Dr, Suite 105, Douglas, GA - 31533
912-383-5645 912-383-5677
Jazmine Woods
Physical Therapist
235 Ward St W, Douglas, GA - 31533
912-525-5400
Kristy A Weems, PT
Physical Therapist
310 Shirley Ave, Douglas, GA - 31533
912-260-3650 912-383-7361
Natalie Douglas
Physical Therapist
235 Ward St W, Douglas, GA - 31533
912-525-5400 912-525-3571
Stephen R Miller, PT
Physical Therapist
1150 West Ward Street Extension, Magnolia Place B-1, Douglas, GA - 31533
912-384-4813 912-383-9090
Terri Denise Fussell
Physical Therapist
1360 Gordon St W, Douglas, GA - 31533
912-384-6522
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.