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207 Physical Therapists found in Des MoinesJennifer Anne Edwards, DPT
Physical Therapist
3600 30th St, Des Moines, IA - 50310
515-699-5999
Mrs. Jennifer Lynne Burge, PT
Physical Therapist
4911 Sw 19th Street, Fleur Heights Center For Wellness And Rehabilitation, Des Moines, IA - 50315
515-285-2559 515-256-4155
Jodi Howard
Physical Therapist
701 Riverview St, Des Moines, IA - 50316
515-266-1106
Joelle Gallick, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
3209 Ingersoll Ave, Suite 100, Des Moines, IA - 50312
515-282-4560 515-282-4570
John Sheldahl, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
1200 Pleasant Street, South 2 Room 236, Des Moines, IA - 50309
515-241-6228 515-241-8685
John Elliot Simonsen, PT
Physical Therapist
2918 E University Ave, Des Moines, IA - 50317
515-265-8272 515-265-0176
John Urban, PT
Physical Therapist
4020 Merle Hay Rd Ste 200, Des Moines, IA - 50310
515-278-8444 515-278-6723
Jonathan Albright
Physical Therapist
1221 Keosauqua Way Ste 302, Des Moines, IA - 50309
515-985-2997
Mr. Joseph Jacob Johns, PT CSCS
Physical Therapist
1050 E Army Post Rd, Ste E & F, Des Moines, IA - 50315
515-953-5817 515-953-1085
Joseph Lee Blecha, DPT
Physical Therapist
2918 E University Ave, Des Moines, IA - 50317
515-265-8272 515-265-0176
Dr. Joseph Gentile, DPT
Physical Therapist
1515 Linden St Fl 1, Des Moines, IA - 50309
515-288-0569
Joshua Craig Dueker, DPT
Physical Therapist
450 Laurel St, Des Moines, IA - 50314
515-323-6485
Joshua Arthur Chizek, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
450 Laurel St, Des Moines, IA - 50314
515-323-6485
Julia C. Anderson, P.T.
Physical Therapist
3728 Se 25th Ct, Des Moines, IA - 50320
515-288-4718
Julie Angell Earp, DPT
Physical Therapist
450 Laurel St Ste A, Des Moines, IA - 50314
515-247-8400 515-248-8888
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.