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21 Physical Therapists found in WestwoodMrs. Lauri Sue Sawyer, PT
Physical Therapist
805 High St, Suite 102, Westwood, MA - 02090
781-326-9402 781-326-0661
Nicolas Stratton
Physical Therapist
321 Washington St, Westwood, MA - 02090
781-471-7877
Olivia Simonetti
Physical Therapist
321 Washington St, Westwood, MA - 02090
781-471-7877
Peter Kelly
Physical Therapist
940 High St, Westwood, MA - 02090
781-708-9056
Savannah Redston
Physical Therapist
940 High St, Westwood, MA - 02090
781-708-9056
Vinson Chen
Physical Therapist
101 Station Dr Ste 240, Westwood, MA - 02090
617-481-9077 617-687-0522
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.