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126 Physical Therapists found in HuntersvilleTeresa Lee Hoey, PT
Physical Therapist
16455 Statesville Rd, Suite 300, Huntersville, NC - 28078
704-895-3719 704-895-3705
Mrs. Theresa Ann Hudson, M.S.P.T.
Physical Therapist
13424 Willow Breeze, Huntersville, NC - 28078
704-609-0993
Vinita Welinkar Deshpande, PT
Physical Therapist
10210 Hickorywood Hill Ave Ste 120, Huntersville, NC - 28078
423-343-7038 423-343-7039
Wendy Plunkett
Physical Therapist
16405 Northcross Dr, Suite G-2, Huntersville, NC - 28078
866-214-9644
Dr. William Avery Wheless
Physical Therapist
13024 Eastfield Rd # A600, Huntersville, NC - 28078
980-288-5440
Zachary Johnson, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
13245 Reese Blvd W Ste 100, Huntersville, NC - 28078
704-316-5096
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.