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21 Physical Therapists found in Flowery BranchMrs. Laurie Kathleen Collins, DPT
Physical Therapist
5403 Amber Cove Way, Flowery Branch, GA - 30542
620-272-7735
Dr. Melissa Albert
Physical Therapist
4754 Martin Rd, Ste 200, Flowery Branch, GA - 30542
770-967-4377 770-967-8077
Patricio Morchio, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
7378 Friendship Springs Blvd Ste A, Flowery Branch, GA - 30542
678-318-8030 678-318-8031
Rudo Alice Takawira, PT
Geriatrics Physical Therapist
4595 Cantrell Rd, Flowery Branch, GA - 30542
770-967-2070
Ms. Sarah Melissa Batten, P.T.
Physical Therapist
4591 Winder Hwy, Flowery Branch, GA - 30542
770-967-1466 770-967-8953
Trey M Short, DPT
Physical Therapist
4754 Martin Rd Ste 200, Flowery Branch, GA - 30542
770-967-4377 770-967-8077
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.