- Home
- Physical Therapists
- Illinois
- Lockport
24 Physical Therapists found in LockportKelly Jenson, PT
Physical Therapist
16622 W 159th St, Ste 503, Lockport, IL - 60441
815-838-5070 815-838-5071
Kelsey Christine Yerkes, D.P.T.
Physical Therapist
1206 E 9th St, Lockport, IL - 60441
630-967-2000
Lauren Shepley, PT
Physical Therapist
16618 W 159th St Ste 402, Lockport, IL - 60441
815-838-0529 815-838-0652
Lauren Fleming
Physical Therapist
16618 W 159th St Ste 402, Lockport, IL - 60441
815-838-0529
Mansi Shashikant Mohite, DPT
Physical Therapist
1065 E 9th St, Lockport, IL - 60441
815-588-1366
Merna Esily
Physical Therapist
1065 E 9th St, Lockport, IL - 60441
815-588-1366
Regina Vandevelde, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
1206 E 9th St, Suite 160, Lockport, IL - 60441
815-834-8700 815-838-1524
Sheila M Newcomb, PT
Pediatrics Physical Therapist
14234 S Bell Rd, Pmb 143, Lockport, IL - 60491
708-301-7981 708-301-6765
Valerie R Miller, PT
Physical Therapist
15043 Austin Dr, Lockport, IL - 60441
815-405-7990 815-836-0978
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.