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409 Physical Therapists found in LexingtonZachary Alan Blaydes
Sports Physical Therapist
3401 Yorkshire Medical Park, Lexington, KY - 40509
859-263-5140 859-263-5141
Zachary Walton Major
Physical Therapist
1760 Harrodsburg Rd, Lexington, KY - 40504
859-263-5140 859-263-5141
Zachary Lee Littlefield, DPT
Physical Therapist
1868 Plaudit Pl Ste B, Lexington, KY - 40509
859-264-0512 859-264-0595
Zeke Elliot Biallas, DPT
Physical Therapist
1401 Harrodsburg Rd Ste C55, Lexington, KY - 40504
859-313-1699 859-313-3097
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.