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36 Physical Therapists found in PortageSharae Pleasant
Physical Therapist
6459 Us Highway 6, Portage, IN - 46368
219-762-5592 219-762-5664
Mrs. Shauna Marie Burns, PT
Physical Therapist
3391 Airport Rd, Portage, IN - 46368
219-762-0821 219-763-3637
Miss Tarah Doreen Soon-walker, PT
Physical Therapist
3467 Peninsula Dr Apt 11, Portage, IN - 46368
219-880-6223
Theresa Annette Cooley, PT
Physical Therapist
3170 Willowcreek Rd, Portage, IN - 46368
219-286-3890 219-286-3891
Dr. William Franklin Caves Iv, DPT
Physical Therapist
6459 Us Highway 6, Portage, IN - 46368
219-762-5592 219-762-5664
Miss Zeenia Irani
Physical Therapist
6040 Lute Rd, Portage, IN - 46368
219-763-6858 219-763-4858
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.