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19 Physical Therapists found in LemontMagdalena A Czerniak, PT
Physical Therapist
13462 S Archer Ave, Lemont, IL - 60439
630-967-2000 331-551-5399
Matthew Mickas, DPT
Physical Therapist
15400 E 127th St, Suite C, Lemont, IL - 60439
630-257-9787 630-257-9947
Mrs. Tracie Pasquinelli Barwick
Physical Therapist
14236 Mccarthy Rd, Lemont, IL - 60439
708-203-5668
Vijay K Sethi, RPT
Physical Therapist
12928 Mayfair Dr, Lemont, IL - 60439
708-369-6499 630-343-6234
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.