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21 Physical Therapists found in HolyokeMs. Rebecca Corinne Mitchell, DPT
Physical Therapist
267 High St, Holyoke, MA - 01040
413-420-2850 413-532-4954
Stefanie Ormeche
Physical Therapist
282 Cabot St, Holyoke, MA - 01040
413-538-7470
Stephen M Johnson
Physical Therapist
330 Whitney Ave Ste 450, Holyoke, MA - 01040
413-592-1762
Mr. Teingo Michael West, MSPT
Physical Therapist
18 Pearl St, Holyoke, MA - 01040
413-627-0371
Mrs. Vicki Lynne Wiesel
Physical Therapist
12 Gamelin St, Holyoke, MA - 01040
413-420-2512
Wendy Waskiewicz, DPT
Physical Therapist
330 Whitney Ave Ste 450, Holyoke, MA - 01040
413-592-1762
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.