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141 Physical Therapists found in JolietVeronica Lauderback
Physical Therapist
801 S Briggs St, 2nd Floor, Joliet, IL - 60433
815-722-1757 815-722-1767
Veronica Gall, PT
Physical Therapist
2320 W Jefferson St, Joliet, IL - 60435
815-741-3758
Vijaykumar Francis, PT
Physical Therapist
1441 Essington Road, Joliet, IL - 60435
815-744-6666 815-744-5559
Ms. Vivian L Griffin, P.T.
Physical Therapist
3320 Executive Dr, Joliet, IL - 60431
815-730-1370 815-730-1517
Wendy Sue Reils, MPT
Pediatrics Physical Therapist
212 Barney Dr, Joliet, IL - 60435
815-932-0623 815-928-7334
Wynn E. Kanten, P.T.
Physical Therapist
421 Doris Ave, Joliet, IL - 60433
815-727-8776 815-727-8775
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.