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38 Physical Therapists found in EffinghamNatasha Paulina Gomez Violeta, PT,DPT
Physical Therapist
503 N Maple St, Effingham, IL - 62401
217-347-3557
Navya Soma
Physical Therapist
1205 Jenner Ave Apt 41, Effingham, IL - 62401
313-520-9131
Nerlan Nugpo, PT
Physical Therapist
1115 N Wenthe Dr, Effingham, IL - 62401
217-347-7121
Regan Moomaw, DPT
Orthopedic Physical Therapist
2611 S Banker St, Effingham, IL - 62401
217-358-1456
Mrs. Sarah Geen, PT
Physical Therapist
503 N Maple St, Effingham, IL - 62401
217-347-1243 217-347-1558
Ms. Sarah Lynn Keck, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
1303 W Evergreen Ave, Effingham, IL - 62401
217-342-3400 217-342-9714
Tara Kristen Higgs, MPT
Physical Therapist
1302 Avenue Of Mid America Ste 3, Effingham, IL - 62401
217-606-3004 217-717-2190
Dr. Zachary Daniel Pruemer, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
1301 N Maple St, Effingham, IL - 62401
217-347-1243 217-347-1558
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.