- Home
- Physical Therapists
- Missouri
- Chesterfield
125 Physical Therapists found in ChesterfieldTeresa Coyman, DPT, PT
Physical Therapist
14319 Cypress Hill Dr, Chesterfield, MO - 63017
314-520-9871
Theresa Coverick, DPT
Physical Therapist
134 Chesterfield Valley Dr, Chesterfield, MO - 63005
636-812-0094
Mr. Thomas Charles Roope, MPT
Physical Therapist
14450 S Outer 40, Chesterfield, MO - 63017
314-434-6060 314-434-6066
Vicki Bolger
Physical Therapist
16460 Horseshoe Ridge Rd, Chesterfield, MO - 63005
314-409-7525
Mr. William Scott Hellebusch, PT
Physical Therapist
17300 N Outer 40, Suite 205, Chesterfield, MO - 63005
636-728-1777 636-728-1793
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.