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34 Physical Therapists found in Sandy SpringsVanessa Renee Lane, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
6667 Vernon Woods Dr Ste A14, Sandy Springs, GA - 30328
336-718-6931 336-718-3389
Winston Domingo
Physical Therapist
6600 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd Ne, Bldg 400, Suite 125, Sandy Springs, GA - 30328
678-587-9922
Dr. Zachary Collett, PT
Physical Therapist
1260 Hightower Trl, Sandy Springs, GA - 30350
770-650-8200
Mrs. Zulay Alicia Lucena, DPT
Physical Therapist
8601 Dunwoody Pl Ste 130, Sandy Springs, GA - 30350
877-407-3422
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.