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126 Physical Therapists found in Lees SummitTimothy Allen Forbes, RPT
Physical Therapist
101 Se Chelsea Dr, Lees Summit, MO - 64063
816-520-6922 816-272-5488
Todd Michael Steffens, PT, MPT
Physical Therapist
1741 Ne Douglas St Ste 202, Lees Summit, MO - 64086
816-246-2672 816-246-2676
Vanessa Beachner, DPT
Physical Therapist
1741 Ne Douglas St, Ste 202, Lees Summit, MO - 64086
816-246-3246 816-246-3247
Vasiliy Birdsong
Physical Therapist
869 Sw Lemans Ln, Lees Summit, MO - 64082
816-537-3181
Warren Frevert
Physical Therapist
100 Ne Tudor Rd Ste 110, Lees Summit, MO - 64086
816-554-6003 816-554-6013
Zackary T Hill, DPT
Physical Therapist
1321 Sw Market St, Lees Summit, MO - 64081
816-607-7180 816-607-7181
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.