Physical Therapists in West Des Moines, Iowa

144 Physical Therapists found in West Des Moines
male physical therapist

David Garrett Porter, DPT


Physical Therapist
1200 Valley West Dr Ste 300, West Des Moines, IA - 50266
515-440-3439    
male physical therapist

David S Freeseman, PT


Physical Therapist
5700 University Ave Ste 222, West Des Moines, IA - 50266
515-221-1621     515-221-1626
female physical therapist

Mrs. Debra Sue Bennett, P.T.


Physical Therapist
1454 30th Street, Suite 103, West Des Moines, IA - 50266
515-223-6620     515-223-9625
male physical therapist

Dr. Detlef James Maltas, DPT


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

Dylan Peters, DPT


Physical Therapist
5950 University Ave Ste 385, West Des Moines, IA - 50266
515-875-9706     515-875-9707
female physical therapist

Eleanor R Westemeyer, PT, DPT


Physical Therapist
5950 University Ave Ste 385, West Des Moines, IA - 50266
515-875-9706     515-875-9707
female physical therapist

Elizabeth Meyer, DPT


Physical Therapist
3200 Westown Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA - 50266
515-276-1212    
female physical therapist

Ellen Majewski, PT, DPT


Physical Therapist
2001 Westown Pkwy Ste 107, West Des Moines, IA - 50265
515-440-3439    
male physical therapist

Dr. Erich Winfield Ottervanger, PT, DPT


Physical Therapist
3701 Ep True Pkwy, Suite 300, West Des Moines, IA - 50265
515-480-8038    
male physical therapist

Francis T Nguyen, PT


Physical Therapist
6001 Westown Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA - 50266
515-224-1414     515-224-5140
male physical therapist

Mr. Gerardus Jozef Linskens, P.T.


Physical Therapist
1454 30th Street, Suite 103, West Des Moines, IA - 50266
515-223-6620     515-223-9625
female physical therapist

Ginni Marie Peterson, PT


Physical Therapist
6001 Westown Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA - 50266
515-224-1414     515-224-5140
female physical therapist

Gretchen Larson Sandfort, MPT


Physical Therapist
6000 University Ave, 250, West Des Moines, IA - 50266
515-221-1102    
female physical therapist

Mrs. Ha Le Austin, P.T.


Physical Therapist
1454 30th Street, Suite 103, West Des Moines, IA - 50266
515-223-6620     515-223-9625

Hannah Anderson


Physical Therapist
5700 University Ave Ste 222, West Des Moines, IA - 50266
515-221-1621    
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.