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80 Physical Therapists found in Des PlainesLinda G Backus, PT
Physical Therapist
1683 Elk Blvd, Des Plaines, IL - 60016
847-390-0999 847-390-0949
Mr. Lyju Lukose, PT
Physical Therapist
100 N River Rd, Des Plaines, IL - 60016
847-297-1800 847-813-3112
Dr. Manju Bobby Moyanmakl, D.P.T
Physical Therapist
205 Dulles Rd, Des Plaines, IL - 60016
847-274-4540
Ms. Maria Noreen Collado, RPT
Physical Therapist
183 N East River Rd, C5, Des Plaines, IL - 60016
847-271-6408 847-305-5886
Mariola A Gruba, DPT
Physical Therapist
1479 Lee St, Des Plaines, IL - 60018
847-299-7470 847-299-7560
Mrs. Marisha Mani
Physical Therapist
800 S River Rd, Des Plaines, IL - 60016
847-294-0100 847-699-1955
Mark Costales, P.T.
Physical Therapist
1460 Market St, Des Plaines, IL - 60016
847-813-0700
Marlou Gregorio
Physical Therapist
9744 Dee Rd, Apt 202, Des Plaines, IL - 60016
224-310-7989
Dr. Mary Daly, DPT
Physical Therapist
9375 W Church St, Des Plaines, IL - 60016
847-296-0422
Mary Jane A Aguila Carson, PT
Physical Therapist
1639 Campbell Ave, Des Plaines, IL - 60016
708-357-3249
Maryrose Puglia
Physical Therapist
900 Rand Rd, Suite 300, Des Plaines, IL - 60016
847-954-7646
Matthew J Stearns, DPT
Physical Therapist
1479 Lee St, Des Plaines, IL - 60018
847-299-7470
Melissa Winterhalter, DPT
Physical Therapist
1479 Lee St, Des Plaines, IL - 60018
847-299-1111 847-299-7560
Michelle Lozneanu
Physical Therapist
1479 Lee St, Des Plaines, IL - 60018
847-299-7470 847-299-7560
Michelle O. Maliwat, DPT
Physical Therapist
9375 W Church St, Des Plaines, IL - 60016
847-824-5165 847-824-8038
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.