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24 Physical Therapists found in La PlataKailey Gardner
Physical Therapist
144 Drury Drive, La Plata, MD - 20646
301-539-3807
Kayla Dozier, DPT
Physical Therapist
212 Rosewick Rd, La Plata, MD - 20646
240-776-6900
Miss Lourdes Bernadette Verdera Potestades, PT, DPT, OCS
Physical Therapist
5 N La Plata Ct Ste 102, La Plata, MD - 20646
301-609-5494 301-392-6109
Patricia Diane Samsel, PA-S
Physical Therapist
9760 Elm Ln, La Plata, MD - 20646
301-751-6656
Qiyue Zhang
Orthopedic Physical Therapist
5 Garrett Ave, La Plata, MD - 20646
612-413-5557
Sheldon Villarta
Physical Therapist
10200 La Plata Town, La Plata, MD - 20646
301-934-1900
Sherwin Rodriguez Nol, PT
Physical Therapist
6620 Crain Hwy Ste 101, La Plata, MD - 20646
301-861-4009 301-861-4032
Susan Peterson, PT
Physical Therapist
134 Drury Dr, La Plata, MD - 20646
301-539-3807 301-539-3814
Virginia Lee Cusick
Physical Therapist
5980 Radio Station Rd, La Plata, MD - 20646
301-932-6610
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.