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7 Physical Therapists found in BurnsvilleBryan Schlecht, DPT
Physical Therapist
310 Pensacola Rd, Burnsville, NC - 28714
828-682-9759
Damon G Rouse, PT
Physical Therapist
621 Micaville Loop Ste 500, Burnsville, NC - 28714
828-675-0001
Dr. Erika Ann Dioso Apolinario, DPT
Physical Therapist
1007 Bakers Creek Rd, Burnsville, NC - 28714
828-678-6515
Mr. John Raymond Medina, P.T.
Physical Therapist
1720 W Us Highway 19e, Burnsville, NC - 28714
828-682-1500 828-682-1505
Mrs. Priscilla Jones Whitson, PTA
Orthopedic Physical Therapist
1720 Us Highways 19e, Burnsville, NC - 28714
828-682-1500
Robert Conrad, PTA
Physical Therapist
4188 Highway 80 S # 10, Burnsville, NC - 28714
828-225-3838
Samantha Rather, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
100 School Circle, Burnsville, NC - 28714
828-682-6101 828-682-7110
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.