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126 Physical Therapists found in MetairieTaylor Dorsey
Physical Therapist
3409 Division St # 202, Metairie, LA - 70002
504-946-7754
Terese Marie Nystrom-ford
Physical Therapist
1625 David Dr, Metairie, LA - 70003
504-250-6201
Troy Bourgeois, PT, DPT
Orthopedic Physical Therapist
321 Veterans Memorial Blvd Ste 100, Metairie, LA - 70005
504-834-9259 504-834-9281
Mr. Troy James Chenevert Jr., DPT
Physical Therapist
4430 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Metairie, LA - 70006
504-433-7250 504-433-7339
Mrs. Wendy Moreau Ovella
Orthopedic Physical Therapist
4621 W Napoleon Ave, Ste. 101, Metairie, LA - 70001
504-889-1193 504-889-1194
William Mccandlish, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
2620 Metairie Lawn Dr, Metairie, LA - 70002
504-841-0180
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.