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207 Physical Therapists found in Des MoinesLisa Kaye Malsom, PT
Physical Therapist
4911 Sw 19th Street, Des Moines, IA - 50315
515-285-2559
Lisa Fuchs, PT
Pediatrics Physical Therapist
1200 Pleasant St, Des Moines, IA - 50309
515-241-8550
Dr. Logan Cole Yager, PT, DPT, CSCS
Physical Therapist
309 Se 8th St, Des Moines, IA - 50309
308-660-5155
Logan M Gushiken, DPT
Physical Therapist
1301 Pennsylvania Ave Ste 213, Des Moines, IA - 50316
515-224-1414 515-224-5410
Madison K Schwenneker, DPT
Physical Therapist
1704 Ingersoll Ave Ste 101, Des Moines, IA - 50309
515-282-4560 515-282-4570
Dr. Maren C Sand-peck, DPT
Physical Therapist
1301 Pennsylvania Ave Ste 308, Des Moines, IA - 50316
515-263-5143 515-263-5710
Mary Hausler, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
2614 Beaver Ave, Des Moines, IA - 50310
515-255-3932
Matthew Scot Bravard, PT
Physical Therapist
1801 Hickman Rd, Des Moines, IA - 50314
515-282-2375
Megan Kushner, PT, ATC
Physical Therapist
450 Laurel St, Des Moines, IA - 50314
515-323-6485
Megan Emily Karamanlis
Physical Therapist
2100 Dixon St, Des Moines, IA - 50316
515-265-1020
Megan Shryack
Neurology Physical Therapist
1301 Pennsylvania Ave, Des Moines, IA - 50316
515-263-5143
Meghan E Mueller, DPT
Physical Therapist
2918 E University Ave, Des Moines, IA - 50317
515-265-8272 515-265-0176
Melinda Gayle Ritter-brown, PT
Physical Therapist
1200 Pleasant St, Des Moines, IA - 50309
515-241-5284 515-241-5137
Melissa Hartl, DPT
Physical Therapist
4725 Merle Hay Rd, Suite 107, Des Moines, IA - 50322
515-331-3190 515-331-3191
Melissa A Bro, DPT
Physical Therapist
1905 Ingersoll Ave, Suite 104, Des Moines, IA - 50309
515-369-2306 515-369-2307
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.