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39 Physical Therapists found in West PlainsPaul Byrum
Orthopedic Physical Therapist
1480 8th St, West Plains, MO - 65775
417-256-5669 417-256-5699
Rex Wynn
Physical Therapist
1100 N Kentucky Ave, West Plains, MO - 65775
417-257-5959
Ms. Sara Eidson, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
1100 N Kentucky Ave, West Plains, MO - 65775
417-256-9111
Scott Vance
Physical Therapist
1100 N Kentucky Ave, West Plains, MO - 65775
417-257-5959
Shawna Loges, MPT
Physical Therapist
1100 N Kentucky Ave, West Plains, MO - 65775
417-257-5959
Mrs. Shelley Dawn Hollis, PT
Physical Therapist
1480 W 8th St, West Plains, MO - 65775
417-256-5669 417-256-5699
Stephanie Herman, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
1100 N Kentucky Ave, West Plains, MO - 65775
417-256-9111
Mrs. Tally Jane Morris, MPT
Physical Therapist
1480 8th St, West Plains, MO - 65775
417-256-0066 417-256-5699
Theresa Speake, PT
Physical Therapist
1100 N Kentucky Ave, West Plains, MO - 65775
417-257-5595
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.