Physical Therapists in West Des Moines, Iowa

155 Physical Therapists found in West Des Moines

male physical therapist

Todd Smothers, MPT

Physical Therapist
1055 Jordan Creek Pkwy Ste 100, West Des Moines, IA - 50266
515-358-5950 515-358-5951

male physical therapist

Todd D Hixson, PT

Physical Therapist
6000 University Ave Ste 250, West Des Moines, IA - 50266
515-221-1102 515-221-1272

female physical therapist

Trina Karene Jorgensen, PT

Physical Therapist
525 S 60th St, West Des Moines, IA - 50266
515-400-2957

male physical therapist

Tyler Budden

Physical Therapist
2850 Westown Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA - 50266
515-241-6907

male physical therapist

Tyler James Krumsee

Physical Therapist
2850 Westown Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA - 50266
515-224-5225

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.

Orthopedic Surgeons deals with patients having disorders of the bones, joints, muscles, ligaments, tendons etc. They treat a wide variety of diseases and conditions, like fractures and dislocations; torn ligaments, sprains, and strains; tendon injuries, pulled muscles, bursitis; ruptured disks, sciatica, low back pain, scoliosis; knock knees, bow legs, bunions, hammer toes; arthritis and osteoporosis; bone tumors, muscular dystrophy, cerebral palsy; club foot and unequal leg length; abnormalities & growth of the fingers and toes.
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