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207 Physical Therapists found in Des MoinesElizabeth Trausch, PT
Physical Therapist
3200 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA - 50312
515-271-1717 515-271-7185
Elizabeth M Lahr, DPT
Physical Therapist
850 18th St Ste B, Des Moines, IA - 50314
515-207-3297
Ellen Hansing, PT
Physical Therapist
1200 Pleasant St, Des Moines, IA - 50309
515-241-5284
Ms. Emilie Van Kooten
Physical Therapist
450 Laurel St Ste A, Des Moines, IA - 50314
515-247-8400 515-248-8888
Emily Field
Physical Therapist
1200 Pleasant St, Des Moines, IA - 50309
515-241-8185
Emma Mccauley, DPT
Physical Therapist
6000 Grand Ave Ste K, Des Moines, IA - 50312
515-309-4706
Eric Gubbels, D.P.T
Physical Therapist
4725 Merle Hay Rd, Suite 107, Des Moines, IA - 50322
515-331-3190 515-331-3191
Erin Maureen Behling, DPT
Physical Therapist
1200 Pleasant St Fl 1, Des Moines, IA - 50309
515-241-8550
Erin Johnson, DPT
Physical Therapist
1515 Linden St Fl 1, Des Moines, IA - 50309
515-288-0569 515-288-0347
Esmie Holderman, P.T.
Physical Therapist
501 Sw 7th St, Suite Q, Des Moines, IA - 50309
515-643-9820
Dr. Ethan Edward Filby, DPT
Physical Therapist
4020 Merle Hay Rd Ste 200, Des Moines, IA - 50310
515-278-8444
Gerald Bouslog, PT
Physical Therapist
604 Locust St, Suite 210, Des Moines, IA - 50309
515-282-7019 515-282-7213
Geri Lee Mcgonegle, PT
Orthopedic Physical Therapist
1301 Pennsylvania Ave, Suite 308, Des Moines, IA - 50316
515-263-5143 515-263-5710
Hailey D Huey, DPT
Physical Therapist
3200 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA - 50312
515-271-1717 515-271-1726
Hannah Marie Gordon, DPT
Physical Therapist
3600 30th St, Des Moines, IA - 50310
515-699-5999
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.