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7 Physical Therapists found in RiversideAlexandria Perry, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
1 Riverside Rd Ste 107, Riverside, IL - 60546
708-956-4800
Carl Burdinie, P.T.
Physical Therapist
350 Lionel Rd, Riverside, IL - 60546
708-447-0205 847-781-0273
Jeffrey K Mei, DPT
Physical Therapist
51 E Burlington St, Riverside, IL - 60546
708-442-9880 708-442-9884
Jillian L Marik, DPT
Physical Therapist
51 E Burlington St, Riverside, IL - 60546
708-442-9880 708-442-9884
Mara Hutton, PT
Physical Therapist
51 E Burlington St, Riverside, IL - 60546
708-442-9880 708-442-9884
Michael T Haderspeck, DPT
Physical Therapist
51 E Burlington St, Riverside, IL - 60546
708-442-9880 708-442-9884
Themistocles Raftis, PT
Physical Therapist
353 E Burlington St Ste 100, Riverside, IL - 60546
708-442-0221 708-442-5670
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.