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38 Physical Therapists found in BooneMrs. Ruffin Phillips Ayers, PT
Physical Therapist
2359 Highway 105, Boone, NC - 28607
828-265-5391
Sandra L Mehrer, LPT
Physical Therapist
638 George Wilson Rd, Boone, NC - 28607
828-265-0309
Scott Gregory Hankins, MPT
Physical Therapist
895 State Farm Rd Ste 303, Boone, NC - 28607
828-264-0501 828-262-0935
Sierra Melina-victoria Whitmire
Physical Therapist
253 New Market Ctr, Boone, NC - 28607
828-386-1719
Sivarajan Periya Perumal Kadarkaraiyandi
Physical Therapist
211 Milton Brown Heirs Rd # 8708, Boone, NC - 28607
828-264-6720
Susan G Robertson, PT
Physical Therapist
726 State Farm Rd, Suite B, Boone, NC - 28607
704-323-2000
Dr. Susan Winston Curtin, DPT
Orthopedic Physical Therapist
232 Boone Heights Dr, Suite A, Boone, NC - 28607
828-268-9043
Whitney Barrier, P.T.
Physical Therapist
232 Boone Heights Dr Ste A, Boone, NC - 28607
828-268-9043
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.