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7 Physical Therapists found in DecaturAmber Rae Brooks, DPT
Physical Therapist
721 N 13th St, Decatur, IN - 46733
260-724-2400 260-724-2400
Edward Dean Ball, DPT
Orthopedic Physical Therapist
1031 S 13th St, Decatur, IN - 46733
260-702-0410
Mrs. Karen Sue Short, P.T.
Physical Therapist
105 N 13th St, Decatur, IN - 46733
260-724-2440 260-724-2402
Mrs. Mary Ann Webb, PT
Physical Therapist
1100 Mercer Ave, Decatur, IN - 46733
260-724-2145 260-728-3838
Renato Bihasa Jr., PT
Physical Therapist
1100 Mercer Ave, Decatur, IN - 46733
260-724-2145 260-728-3838
Tamra J Averill, PT
Physical Therapist
105 N 13th St, Decatur, IN - 46733
260-724-2400 260-724-2402
Mrs. Teresa Ann Conrad, PT
Physical Therapist
9202 Nw Winchester Rd, Decatur, IN - 46733
260-417-4966 775-402-5791
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.