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23 Physical Therapists found in South BostonMegan Gendron, DPT
Physical Therapist
386 W Broadway Fl 1, South Boston, MA - 02127
617-752-4672 617-752-4643
Meghan Taber, DPT
Physical Therapist
377 W Broadway, South Boston, MA - 02127
617-752-4672 617-752-4643
Roberta Ruby Skeryte, PT
Sports Physical Therapist
379 W Broadway, South Boston, MA - 02127
617-752-4138
Ryan Edmund Bogrette, DPT
Physical Therapist
379 W Broadway, South Boston, MA - 02127
617-968-3999 617-752-4127
Sarah Lewis, DPT
Physical Therapist
386 W Broadway Fl 1, South Boston, MA - 02127
617-752-4672
Sean Silva, DPT
Physical Therapist
386 W Broadway Fl 1, South Boston, MA - 02127
617-752-4672
Mr. Timothy Campbell Kiley
Physical Therapist
377 W Broadway, South Boston, MA - 02127
617-752-4672 617-752-4643
Virginia Stalnaker, DPT
Physical Therapist
470 W Broadway Ste 2, South Boston, MA - 02127
617-752-4643
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.