Physical Therapists in West Newton, Massachusetts

Physical Therapists
male physical therapist
Joseph Nathaniel Grossbard, DPT

    Physical Therapist
98 Warwick Rd, West Newton, MA 02465
415-271-0289    
female physical therapist
Karen G Pofcher, PT

    Physical Therapist
206 Waltham St, West Newton, MA 02465
781-956-5539     781-224-3473
female physical therapist
Susan Elaine Venus, MPT

    Physical Therapist
206 Waltham St, West Newton, MA 02465
617-527-9267     617-467-6030
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.
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