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35 Physical Therapists found in Council BluffsStaci Liliedahl-matiyow, DPT
Physical Therapist
201 W Broadway, Council Bluffs, IA - 51503
712-329-9419 712-329-0329
Steven Dunning
Physical Therapist
301 W Broadway, Council Bluffs, IA - 51503
712-322-9688
Mr. Tanner Ray Timmerman, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
301 W Broadway Ste 100, Council Bluffs, IA - 51503
712-322-9688 712-322-1299
Tanner Sand, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
1260 Valley View Dr, Council Bluffs, IA - 51503
712-396-2000
Thomas Kelly Flynn, DPT
Physical Therapist
301 W Broadway, Suite 100, Council Bluffs, IA - 51503
712-322-9688 712-322-1299
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.