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52 Physical Therapists found in NeedhamRebekah Bobeldyk, DPT
Physical Therapist
175 Highland Ave, Needham, MA - 02494
781-455-6661
Mrs. Robin Ewald, PT
Physical Therapist
15 Oak St Ste 1, Needham, MA - 02492
781-444-1614 781-444-9260
Sarah Manilov, DPT
Physical Therapist
992 Great Plain Ave Ste 2, Needham, MA - 02492
617-356-8221
Suren Azizian, DPT
Physical Therapist
292 Reservoir St Ste 1, Needham, MA - 02494
339-200-9422
Mrs. Susan P Bloom, PT SCS
Physical Therapist
15 Oak Street, Suite 1, Needham, MA - 02492
781-444-1614 781-444-9260
Tara Jones Hayward, PHYSICAL THERAPIST
Physical Therapist
255 Highland Ave, Needham, MA - 02494
781-449-1884
Wendy Carbone, PT
Physical Therapist
865 Central Ave, Needham, MA - 02492
781-433-6440
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.