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7 Physical Therapists found in LudlowBrianna Almeida
Physical Therapist
82 Minechoag Hts, Ludlow, MA - 01056
413-333-8504
Jadyn Abrams
Physical Therapist
483 Holyoke St, Ludlow, MA - 01056
413-333-5800
Dr. Lauren Brooke King, DPT
Physical Therapist
185 West Ave, Ludlow, MA - 01056
413-610-1393 413-610-1395
Martha Wood, MSPT
Physical Therapist
42 Waters Edge, Ludlow, MA - 01056
413-563-4752
Nathan Edward Kasper, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
222 State St, Ludlow, MA - 01056
413-308-3300
Mrs. Nicole Kimberly Peritore, P.T
Physical Therapist
85 Coolidge Ave, Ludlow, MA - 01056
413-589-9596
Regina Scafariello, DPT
Physical Therapist
222 State Street, Ludlow, MA - 01056
413-308-3300
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.