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23 Physical Therapists found in LawrenceMarcelo Knapik
Physical Therapist
225 Essex St, Lawrence, MA - 01840
978-208-0402
Ms. Martha Mcclure, PT
Physical Therapist
360 Merrimack St, Bldg. 9, Lawrence, MA - 01843
800-933-5593
Mary K Baker, PT
Physical Therapist
360 Merrimack St, Building 9, Lawrence, MA - 01843
978-552-4000
Patricia Baines-arndt, PT
Physical Therapist
130 Parker Street, Lawrence, MA - 01843
978-688-5070 978-688-0712
Dr. Rachel Elizabeth Harris, DPT
Physical Therapist
370 Merrimack St, Lawrence, MA - 01843
978-620-0290
Samantha Miller
Physical Therapist
101 Amesbury St, Lawrence, MA - 01840
039-597-8975
Susan Slysz
Physical Therapist
439 S Union St, Lawrence, MA - 01843
978-686-2983 978-686-0684
Ms. Vivian Noyes Ackley, PT
Physical Therapist
420 Common Street, Suite 102, Lawrence, MA - 01840
978-685-6800 978-685-0886
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.