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101 Physical Therapists found in NewtonSusan Diracco, PT
Physical Therapist
305 Centre St, Newton, MA - 02458
617-244-8480 617-244-8312
Taryn E. Chrysikos, DPT
Orthopedic Physical Therapist
244 Needham St, Newton, MA - 02464
617-641-6700 617-663-6032
Ms. Teresa Sienkiewicz, M.S., P.T.
Physical Therapist
1155 Boylston St, Newton, MA - 02464
617-969-8995 617-332-4314
Theresa L Jacobs, PT
Physical Therapist
2014 Washington St, Newton, MA - 02462
617-243-6172
Timothy Dreher, PT
Physical Therapist
77 Ripley St, Newton, MA - 02459
617-527-9267
Victoria M Cafferelli, PT
Physical Therapist
1400 Centre St, Newton, MA - 02459
617-244-4462 617-244-4435
Virginia Mills, PT
Physical Therapist
305 Centre St, Newton, MA - 02458
617-244-8480 617-244-8312
Dr. Vladimir B Shursky, DPT
Physical Therapist
29 Crafts St Ste 570, Newton, MA - 02458
617-965-8070 617-965-8071
Wanda Johnson
Physical Therapist
400 Centre St, Newton, MA - 02458
617-340-1148 617-454-3668
Yui Wong
Physical Therapist
305 Centre St, Newton, MA - 02458
617-244-8480 617-244-8312
Zelia N De Souza, PT
Physical Therapist
4 Marlboro St, Newton, MA - 02458
617-335-7906
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.