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207 Physical Therapists found in Des MoinesBrett Juhl, PT
Orthopedic Physical Therapist
330 Porter Ave, Des Moines, IA - 50315
402-620-5589
Brett Raasch, PT, ATC, LAT
Physical Therapist
450 Laurel St, Des Moines, IA - 50314
515-323-6485 515-323-6486
Brianna Mooers, DPT
Orthopedic Physical Therapist
1515 Linden St Ste 101, Des Moines, IA - 50309
515-288-0569
Britta Utterback, DPT
Physical Therapist
1301 Penn Ave Ste 308, Des Moines, IA - 50316
515-263-5143
Brittany Sardzinski
Physical Therapist
1704 Ingersoll Ave Ste 101, Des Moines, IA - 50309
515-282-4560 515-282-4570
Brittney Bentil, DPT
Physical Therapist
928 Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA - 50315
515-639-0470
Brooke Elizabeth Happe, DPT
Physical Therapist
3912 E Ovid Ave, Des Moines, IA - 50317
712-251-4922
Caitlin Rogers
Physical Therapist
2100 Dixon St Ste E, Des Moines, IA - 50316
630-853-7248
Carrie Hessel
Physical Therapist
4725 Merle Hay Rd Ste 101, Des Moines, IA - 50322
515-254-1726
Carter Trager, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
450 Laurel St, Des Moines, IA - 50314
515-323-6485
Catherine Stevermer, PT, PHD, GCS
Physical Therapist
3200 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA - 50312
515-271-1717
Chase M Morrison, DPT
Physical Therapist
450 Laurel St Ste A, Des Moines, IA - 50314
515-247-8400 515-248-8888
Chelsea Marie Swanson
Physical Therapist
1801 Hickman Rd, Des Moines, IA - 50314
515-282-5621 515-282-3618
Cheryl Hochstein, MSPT
Physical Therapist
3310 Sw 9th St, Des Moines, IA - 50315
515-244-5005 515-244-2202
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.