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21 Physical Therapists found in RaytownMelissa Duke
Physical Therapist
8951 E 60th St, Raytown, MO - 64133
816-353-8585
Melissa Battist, MPT
Physical Therapist
11900 Jessica Ln, Raytown, MO - 64138
816-358-7858
Nolan Ray Dyer
Physical Therapist
6124 Raytown Rd, Raytown, MO - 64133
816-353-2559 816-743-0012
Mrs. Rebecca R White, P.T.
Physical Therapist
8745 James A Reed Rd, Raytown, MO - 64138
816-761-4744
Sydney Ann Eastman, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
4277 Sterling Ave, Raytown, MO - 64133
816-356-3018 816-358-5830
Dr. Willie Lee Parker Iii, DPT
Physical Therapist
4277 Sterling Ave, Raytown, MO - 64133
816-356-3018
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.