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24 Physical Therapists found in TauntonMelissa Wade, DPT
Physical Therapist
63 Winthrop St, Unit C1-c2, Taunton, MA - 02780
508-880-3223 508-822-8516
Michael Riccardi, DPT
Physical Therapist
63 Winthrop St Ste C1-c2, Taunton, MA - 02780
508-822-8514 508-822-8516
Mrs. Sally E Lombardi, PT
Physical Therapist
700 Myles Standish Blvd, Taunton, MA - 02780
508-824-9022 508-340-4234
Sandra J Langlois, PT
Physical Therapist
12 Taunton Grn Ste 206, Taunton, MA - 02780
508-823-2225
Scott Hamel, DPT
Physical Therapist
63 Winthrop St, Taunton, MA - 02780
508-822-8514 508-822-8516
Stephanie S Cormier, DPT
Physical Therapist
68 Dean St, Taunton, MA - 02780
508-824-1467
Dr. Theresa E Ruby, PT, LMHC, PHD
Physical Therapist
1 Washington St Ccbc, Taunton, MA - 02780
508-828-9116
Tracy Darosa, PT
Physical Therapist
68 Dean St, Taunton, MA - 02780
508-824-1467
Vida Thang
Physical Therapist
68 Allison Ave, Taunton, MA - 02780
508-880-0202
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.