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7 Physical Therapists found in ThomastonDr. Ansleigh Jarrell Spell, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
801 W Gordon St, Thomaston, GA - 30286
706-647-8111
Mr. Dannie Carroll Smith, PT, ECS
Clinical Electrophysiology Physical Therapist
42 Dogwood Trl, Thomaston, GA - 30286
706-647-6218 706-647-3480
Mrs. Deborah Roberts Hopper, P.T.
Physical Therapist
142 Crescent Rd, Thomaston, GA - 30286
770-550-1344
Dillon Gooch, DPT
Physical Therapist
522 N Center St, Thomaston, GA - 30286
706-646-4371
Kathryn Gibbs, DPT
Physical Therapist
522 N Center St, Thomaston, GA - 30286
706-646-4371 706-646-4372
Morgan Marie Dacosta, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
522 N Center St, Thomaston, GA - 30286
706-646-4371
Steven Kelly Granger
Physical Therapist
465 Ponderosa Dr, Thomaston, GA - 30286
470-296-5608
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.