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207 Physical Therapists found in Des MoinesMrs. Julie Allison Gardner, PT
Physical Therapist
7481 Highway 65 69, Des Moines, IA - 50320
515-953-1300 515-953-2139
Kaitlyn Werkmeister
Physical Therapist
2918 E University Ave, Des Moines, IA - 50317
515-265-8272
Kari Smith, P.T.
Physical Therapist
3200 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA - 50312
515-271-1717 515-271-7185
Kassandra Schuppe, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
450 Laurel St, Des Moines, IA - 50314
515-323-6485
Katherine Helmlinger, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
1200 Pleasant St, Des Moines, IA - 50309
515-241-5284
Katherine Louise Mercuris, P.T.
Physical Therapist
3200 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA - 50312
515-271-1717 515-271-7185
Katherine Connor, DPT
Physical Therapist
741 55th St, Des Moines, IA - 50312
515-901-8615 515-655-8525
Kathryn Cardamon, P.T
Physical Therapist
3200 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA - 50312
515-271-1717 515-271-7185
Katie L Rasmussen, DPT
Physical Therapist
1801 Hickman Rd, Des Moines, IA - 50314
515-282-5621
Kayla J Haberl, DPT
Physical Therapist
2213 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA - 50312
515-237-3974 515-883-2692
Dr. Kaylee Carroll, DPT
Physical Therapist
2614 Beaver Ave, Des Moines, IA - 50310
515-954-7606
Kendra Chad Nolan, DPT
Physical Therapist
1200 Pleasant St, Des Moines, IA - 50309
515-241-5281
Kent Leslie Ingvalson, DPT
Physical Therapist
450 Laurel St Ste B, Des Moines, IA - 50314
515-323-6485
Ms. Keslie L Wolver
Physical Therapist
4725 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA - 50322
515-331-3190 515-331-3191
Mrs. Kimberly Jo Vernon, MS,P.T.
Physical Therapist
3600 30th St, Des Moines, IA - 50310
515-699-5999 515-699-5909
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.