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304 Physical Therapists found in Chapel HillDr. William Edward Prentice Jr., P.T.
Physical Therapist
214 Fetzer Hl, University Of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC - 27599
919-962-5174 919-962-0489
William E Sanders, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
205 Weyer Dr., Chapel Hill, NC - 27516
919-636-0664
Yolanda Wintz, M.S.,PT
Pediatrics Physical Therapist
1829 E Franklin St Ste 600, Chapel Hill, NC - 27514
919-968-3456
Dr. Zachary Huey, DPT
Physical Therapist
1526 E Franklin St Ste 101, Chapel Hill, NC - 27514
919-967-5959
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.