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19 Physical Therapists found in RocklandMrs. Stephanie A Brown, MSPT
Physical Therapist
91 Camden St, Rockland, ME - 04841
207-593-6682 207-593-7149
Tanya Marie Kormann, PT
Physical Therapist
170 Pleasant St, Rockland, ME - 04841
207-594-9561
Miss Toni Marie Cavanaugh, P.T,
Physical Therapist
170 Pleasant St, Kno Wal Lin, Rockland, ME - 04841
207-594-9561
Wendy B Rich, PT
Pediatrics Physical Therapist
91 Camden St Ste 108, Rockland, ME - 04841
207-975-3798
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.