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81 Physical Therapists found in SomervilleCiara Mcmahon, PT
Physical Therapist
11 Powder House Ter, Wacc 136, Somerville, MA - 02144
617-721-7846
Danielle C Fox, DPT
Physical Therapist
46 Whitman St, Somerville, MA - 02144
617-686-1858
Denise Tortora, MSPT
Physical Therapist
5 Middlesex Ave, Somerville, MA - 02145
617-665-1566
Mr. Douglas Robert Kahn, MSPT
Orthopedic Physical Therapist
5 Middlesex Ave, Somerville, MA - 02145
617-591-4601
Edward A Lockwood, DPT
Physical Therapist
259 Elm St, 3rd Floor, Somerville, MA - 02144
617-623-6300 617-623-6303
Elizabeth Bowler, PT
Physical Therapist
5 Middlesex Ave, Somerville, MA - 02145
617-591-4638
Ellen H Helinski, P.T.
Physical Therapist
66 Union Sq, Suite 204, Somerville, MA - 02143
617-666-9600 617-666-9601
Ms. Felice Bambi Lazarus, MS PT
Physical Therapist
259 Elm St, Suite 300, Somerville, MA - 02144
617-591-9200 617-591-8100
Frank Lapuma, PT
Physical Therapist
14 Mcgrath Hwy Unit 5, Somerville, MA - 02143
617-284-9418
Gabriella Callagy, DPT
Physical Therapist
315 Broadway, Somerville, MA - 02145
978-201-6723
George J Giannoni, P.T.
Physical Therapist
66 Union Sq, Suite 204, Somerville, MA - 02143
617-666-9600 617-666-9601
George Dechello Iii
Physical Therapist
40 Holland St, Somerville, MA - 02144
617-629-6040
Gregory Joseph, DPT
Physical Therapist
22 Calvin St Apt 3, Somerville, MA - 02143
802-376-5169
Gretchen Zalis, DPT
Physical Therapist
260 Beacon St, Somerville, MA - 02143
857-995-6050 857-995-6052
Hilda Y. Yue, PT
Physical Therapist
40 Holland St, Somerville, MA - 02144
617-629-6040
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.