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110 Physical Therapists found in Oak ParkSherry Bicak, PT
Physical Therapist
520 S Maple Ave, Oak Park, IL - 60304
708-660-3800 708-660-2156
Mr. Siva Kumar Menon, PT
Physical Therapist
101 N Euclid Ave, Unit #29, Oak Park, IL - 60301
708-383-8705
Dr. Stephanie Elizabeth Richardson, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
719 N Marion St, Oak Park, IL - 60302
844-478-6878
Susanne Rohs Klinger, PT
Physical Therapist
732 S Euclid Ave, Oak Park, IL - 60304
708-848-4322
Tina Boyer, DPT
Physical Therapist
3 Erie Ct, Oak Park, IL - 60302
708-763-6572
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.