Physical Therapists in Des Moines, Iowa

207 Physical Therapists found in Des Moines
female physical therapist

Brett Juhl, PT


Orthopedic Physical Therapist
330 Porter Ave, Des Moines, IA - 50315
402-620-5589    
male physical therapist

Brett Raasch, PT, ATC, LAT


Physical Therapist
450 Laurel St, Des Moines, IA - 50314
515-323-6485     515-323-6486
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Brianna Mooers, DPT


Orthopedic Physical Therapist
1515 Linden St Ste 101, Des Moines, IA - 50309
515-288-0569    
female physical therapist

Britta Utterback, DPT


Physical Therapist
1301 Penn Ave Ste 308, Des Moines, IA - 50316
515-263-5143    
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Brittany Sardzinski


Physical Therapist
1704 Ingersoll Ave Ste 101, Des Moines, IA - 50309
515-282-4560     515-282-4570
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Brittney Bentil, DPT


Physical Therapist
928 Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA - 50315
515-639-0470    
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Brooke Elizabeth Happe, DPT


Physical Therapist
3912 E Ovid Ave, Des Moines, IA - 50317
712-251-4922    
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Caitlin Rogers


Physical Therapist
2100 Dixon St Ste E, Des Moines, IA - 50316
630-853-7248    
female physical therapist

Carrie Hessel


Physical Therapist
4725 Merle Hay Rd Ste 101, Des Moines, IA - 50322
515-254-1726    
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Carter Trager, PT, DPT


Physical Therapist
450 Laurel St, Des Moines, IA - 50314
515-323-6485    
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Catherine Stevermer, PT, PHD, GCS


Physical Therapist
3200 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA - 50312
515-271-1717    
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Chase M Morrison, DPT


Physical Therapist
450 Laurel St Ste A, Des Moines, IA - 50314
515-247-8400     515-248-8888
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Chelsea Marie Swanson


Physical Therapist
1801 Hickman Rd, Des Moines, IA - 50314
515-282-5621     515-282-3618
female physical therapist

Cheryl Hochstein, MSPT


Physical Therapist
3310 Sw 9th St, Des Moines, IA - 50315
515-244-5005     515-244-2202
female physical therapist

Christa Lynn Whitmer, PT


Geriatrics Physical Therapist
3520 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA - 50312
515-271-6500    
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.