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81 Physical Therapists found in ChampaignSharon Crystal Xu
Physical Therapist
1612 S Neil St, Champaign, IL - 61820
217-355-1961
Steven W Young, PT, MSPT, CSCS
Physical Therapist
2906 Crossing Ct, Champaign, IL - 61822
217-356-6543 217-356-8010
Ms. Susan H Gibson, PT
Pediatrics Physical Therapist
1304 W Bradley Ave, Champaign, IL - 61821
217-359-0287
Timothy A Millikan, PT
Physical Therapist
4102 Belmont Pt, Champaign, IL - 61822
217-366-0033 217-366-0012
Virgilio Yuri Montemar, PT
Physical Therapist
1907 W Springfield Ave Ste B, Champaign, IL - 61821
217-898-8393 217-633-4553
Whitney A Walker, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
2403 Village Green Pl, Champaign, IL - 61822
217-359-4549 217-359-4620
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.