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60 Physical Therapists found in DorchesterKhyla Turner, DPT
Physical Therapist
540 Gallivan Blvd Ste 2, Dorchester, MA - 02124
617-282-8080
Kyle Wyss
Physical Therapist
960 William T Morrissey Blvd, Dorchester, MA - 02122
617-506-7210
Kylie R Cardoso
Physical Therapist
1100 Washington St Ste 200, Dorchester, MA - 02124
857-267-4696 857-267-4695
Ms. Laura Tashjian, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
1353 Dorchester Ave, Dorchester, MA - 02122
617-740-2415
Linda Ierardi
Physical Therapist
1353 Dorchester Ave, Dorchester, MA - 02122
617-740-2415 617-740-2413
Linnea Petersen, DPT
Physical Therapist
540 Gallivan Blvd, Dorchester, MA - 02124
617-282-1200 617-282-9988
Lisa Mulligan
Physical Therapist
960 Morrissey Blvd, Dorchester, MA - 02122
617-506-7210
Dr. Lisa Golightly, DPT
Physical Therapist
1353 Dorchester Ave, Dorchester, MA - 02122
617-740-2415 617-740-2413
Lorilyn Czaplinski, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
321 Centre St, Dorchester, MA - 02122
617-825-6320
Madeline Stach
Physical Therapist
960 Morrissey Blvd, Dorchester, MA - 02122
617-506-7210
Mallory Herrick
Physical Therapist
960 William T Morrissey Blvd, Dorchester, MA - 02122
617-506-7210
Margarethe E Hauschildt, DPT
Physical Therapist
415 Neponset Ave Ste 2b, Dorchester, MA - 02122
617-287-2225 617-287-2224
Maricely Perez-alers, PT
Physical Therapist
1140 Dorchester Ave, Dorchester, MA - 02125
617-474-0756
Mary Elcock, PT
Physical Therapist
105 Victory Rd, Dorchester, MA - 02122
617-371-3010
Matthew Vilme, DPT
Physical Therapist
540 Gallivan Blvd Ste 2, Dorchester, MA - 02124
617-282-8080 617-282-9988
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.