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68 Physical Therapists found in PortageMrs. Ryane Valerie Leppard, MSPT
Physical Therapist
8001 Angling Rd, Portage, MI - 49024
269-321-7200 269-321-7229
Scott T Miller, PT
Physical Therapist
6016 Lovers Ln, Portage, MI - 49002
269-329-0934 269-329-0965
Shiva Ram Boda
Physical Therapist
5169 Chasemoor Ct, Portage, MI - 49024
479-387-8528
Sneha Priya Boda
Physical Therapist
5169 Chasemoor Ct Ste 201, Portage, MI - 49024
479-387-8524
Mr. Subhransu Mohan Samanta, BPT
Physical Therapist
5066 Trumpeter Dr, Portage, MI - 49024
269-353-9075
Susan Vandewalker, P.T.
Physical Therapist
8001 Angling Rd., Portage, MI - 49002
269-321-7200
Vaishali Anand, PT
Geriatrics Physical Therapist
7855 Currier Dr, Portage, MI - 49002
269-323-7748 269-323-1908
Will Knoll
Physical Therapist
6016 Lovers Ln Ste 3, Portage, MI - 49002
269-329-0934
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.