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5855 Physical Therapists found in MinnesotaZackary W Eliason, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
976 Grand Ave, Saint Paul, MN - 55105
651-292-0050
Zane Charles Sundberg, DPT
Physical Therapist
109 Court Ave S, Sandstone, MN - 55072
320-245-2211
Zhaotong Liu
Physical Therapist
500 Carlson Pkwy, Minnetonka, MN - 55305
877-407-3422 877-407-4329
Zoe Gabrielle Harvieux, DPT
Physical Therapist
2800 Chicago Ave Ste 102, Minneapolis, MN - 55407
612-863-4446
Zoey Lyn Stewart, DPT
Physical Therapist
1011 Feltl Ct, Hopkins, MN - 55343
952-933-3333
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.