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8 Physical Therapists found in BillericaAnthony Barinelli, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
333 Boston Rd, Billerica, MA - 01821
978-663-5428
Chistopher Faust
Physical Therapist
6 Fortune Dr, Billerica, MA - 01821
978-408-2000 978-408-2019
Elise Marie Zekanovic, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
333 Boston Rd, Billerica, MA - 01821
978-663-5428
Mrs. Joan Anita Mcmillan, PT
Physical Therapist
21 Angela Ln, Billerica, MA - 01821
978-667-8059
Karen Greeley, RPT
Physical Therapist
35 River St, Billerica, MA - 01821
978-436-9405 978-436-9418
Mr. Matthew Power, DPT VRC
Physical Therapist
40 Ellingwood Ave, Billerica, MA - 01821
978-408-6461
Patrick Conway
Physical Therapist
6 Fortune Dr, Billerica, MA - 01821
978-408-2000 978-408-2019
Samantha Jane Taggart, DPT
Physical Therapist
333 Boston Rd, Billerica, MA - 01821
978-663-5428
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.