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23 Physical Therapists found in ColumbusMr. Marcial Nelson Fidis, LPT
Physical Therapist
101 Hospital Dr, Columbus, NC - 28722
828-894-8419
Melissa Gilliam Davis, PT
Physical Therapist
60 Shuford Rd, Columbus, NC - 28722
828-894-0277 828-894-0278
Nicholas Christopher Mang, PT
Physical Therapist
60 Shuford Rd, Columbus, NC - 28722
828-894-0277 828-894-0278
Mrs. Sarah Kathleen Baxley Compton, MSRS-PT CLT
Physical Therapist
155 W Mills St Ste 104, Columbus, NC - 28722
828-980-8818 828-579-3543
Susan Rebecca Sentell, PT
Physical Therapist
619 Laurel Lake Dr, Columbus, NC - 28722
828-894-3895 828-894-3709
Taylor Marie Rochester, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
101 Hospital Dr, Columbus, NC - 28722
828-894-8419
Mr. Terry Warren Higgins, PT
Physical Therapist
St Lukes Hospital Out Patient Physical Therapy, Building # 4 56 Hospital Drive, Columbus, NC - 28722
828-894-8419 828-894-0538
Theresa Ann Wagoner, PT
Physical Therapist
60 Shuford Rd, Columbus, NC - 28722
828-894-0277 828-894-0278
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.