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24 Physical Therapists found in SummitKristin Mccann-ward
Physical Therapist
4109 Highway 98 W, Summit, MS - 39666
601-276-3900
Mattelyn C. Chatham
Physical Therapist
4109 Highway 98 W, Summit, MS - 39666
601-276-3900
Melissa Fortinberry, PT
Physical Therapist
709 Robb Street, Summit, MS - 39666
601-248-8019
Michael Ray Dunaway Jr., PT
Physical Therapist
709 Robb St, Summit, MS - 39666
601-276-2200 601-276-3300
Michelle Ray
Physical Therapist
4109 Highway 98 W, Summit, MS - 39666
601-276-3900
Rebecca Newman
Physical Therapist
4109 Highway 98 W, Summit, MS - 39666
601-276-3900
Russell Craig Boyd
Physical Therapist
4109 Highway 98 W, Summit, MS - 39666
601-276-3909
Samantha Moore
Physical Therapist
4109 Highway 98 W, Summit, MS - 39666
601-276-3900
Tyrea Dulaney
Physical Therapist
4109 Highway 98 W, Summit, MS - 39666
601-276-3900
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.