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38 Physical Therapists found in Fall RiverMikayla Vigliotti
Physical Therapist
1565 N Main St Ste 205, Fall River, MA - 02720
508-324-1060 508-679-8590
Mrs. Monica Marie Ledford, MPT
Physical Therapist
495 New Boston Rd, Fall River, MA - 02720
508-679-0106
Nibha Bharat Kumbhani
Neurology Physical Therapist
387 Quarry St, Fall River, MA - 02723
508-324-9300 508-324-9309
Mr. Peter A Conrod, PT
Physical Therapist
502 Bedford St, Fall River, MA - 02720
508-676-8251
Mrs. Priscilla Lynn Douglas, P.T.
Physical Therapist
387 Quarry St Ste 102, Fall River, MA - 02723
508-324-9300 508-324-9309
Shawn Tyler Arruda, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
363 Highland Ave, Fall River, MA - 02720
508-679-3131
Siobhan Wilson
Physical Therapist
4901 N Main St, Fall River, MA - 02720
508-235-3536
Tracy Jacobson, MSPT
Physical Therapist
1168 Highland Ave, Fall River, MA - 02720
508-676-0272
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.