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86 Physical Therapists found in Lake CharlesSarah Elizabeth Meche, PT
Physical Therapist
3608 Kirkman St, Lake Charles, LA - 70607
337-794-1053
Sarah Aucoin, DPT
Physical Therapist
1727 Imperial Blvd Bldg 3, Lake Charles, LA - 70605
337-478-5880 337-478-5879
Seth Matthew Boullion, DPT
Physical Therapist
208 W Mcneese St, Lake Charles, LA - 70605
337-475-1053
Shannon C Johnson, PT
Physical Therapist
3212 2nd Ave, Lake Charles, LA - 70601
337-478-8161
Sharon K Saltzman, P.T.
Physical Therapist
4080 Nelson Rd, Suite 500, Lake Charles, LA - 70605
337-494-7546
Sophie Hedlesky, PT
Physical Therapist
1727 Imperial Blvd Bldg 3, Lake Charles, LA - 70605
337-478-5880 337-478-5889
Stacey Sargent
Physical Therapist
4112 Lake St # 600, Lake Charles, LA - 70605
337-304-8024
Tad Landry, DPT
Physical Therapist
208 W Mcneese St, Lake Charles, LA - 70605
337-824-5488 337-824-5494
Tiffany Dipaolo, PT,DPT
Physical Therapist
1727 Imperial Blvd Bldg 3, Lake Charles, LA - 70605
337-478-5880
Wayne Rusty Eckel, PT
Physical Therapist
3212 2nd Ave, Lake Charles, LA - 70601
337-478-8161
Whitney Reeves, DPT
Physical Therapist
3221 Ryan St Ste D, Lake Charles, LA - 70601
337-439-3344
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.