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2662 Physical Therapists found in LouisianaYukari Buckles, DPT
Physical Therapist
8448 Siegen Ln, Baton Rouge, LA - 70810
225-767-8182
Zachary Aaron Brown
Physical Therapist
407 Cincinnati St, Delhi, LA - 71232
318-878-5171
Zachary Joseph Mire, DPT
Physical Therapist
816 Harding St, Lafayette, LA - 70503
337-232-3111 337-232-5400
Zachary Dean Truitt, PT
Physical Therapist
37390 Perkins Rd, Suite J, Prairieville, LA - 70769
225-677-5464
Zachary Pitre, DPT
Physical Therapist
1450 Claiborne Ave, Shreveport, LA - 71103
318-813-2970 318-813-2981
Zachary Jon Voss, PT
Physical Therapist
9462 Ellerbe Rd Ste 200, Shreveport, LA - 71106
318-489-4298 318-606-5351
Zona C Kelly
Physical Therapist
9402 Stonebriar Cir, Shreveport, LA - 71115
318-286-3723
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.