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24 Physical Therapists found in PekinPrajna Acharya
Physical Therapist
2720 S 14th St, Pekin, IL - 61554
312-608-4868
Rebekah A Dagraedt
Physical Therapist
3289 Court St, Pekin, IL - 61554
309-347-0090 309-347-0098
Mr. Rodney D. Wolf, PT
Physical Therapist
2220 State St, Pekin, IL - 61554
309-353-8514 309-353-8514
Sandra Kay Eitenmiller
Physical Therapist
2501 Allentown Rd, Pekin, IL - 61554
309-347-3121 309-347-3607
Sarah M Flint, PT
Physical Therapist
2988 Court St, Pekin, IL - 61554
309-353-5940 309-353-1654
Sherry L Litwiller, P. T.
Physical Therapist
2351 Broadway St, Pekin, IL - 61554
309-353-5940 309-353-1654
Stacy R Good, DPT
Physical Therapist
3291 Court St, Pekin, IL - 61554
309-347-0090 309-347-0098
Tracey J Reimer, P. T.
Physical Therapist
2351 Broadway St, Pekin, IL - 61554
309-353-5940 309-353-1654
Zachary Edward Benefield, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
2359 Broadway St, Pekin, IL - 61554
309-353-4767
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.