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7 Physical Therapists found in Kings MountainDr. Elizabeth Kay Wells, PT, DPT
Pediatrics Physical Therapist
110 W King St Ste 9, Kings Mountain, NC - 28086
704-739-5995 704-739-2442
Jessica Smith
Physical Therapist
502 W King St, Kings Mountain, NC - 28086
855-983-0488 704-240-3500
Johnny Philebaum, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
110 W King St Ste 9, Kings Mountain, NC - 28086
704-739-5995
Dr. Kierra Trenise Bell, DPT
Physical Therapist
836 E King St, Kings Mountain, NC - 28086
704-739-5995
Lance H Gaffney, DPT
Physical Therapist
229 S Battleground Ave Ste B, Kings Mountain, NC - 28086
920-946-4497
Dr. Michael Bernard Haas, PT, DPT, CAFS
Physical Therapist
110 W King St Ste 9, Kings Mountain, NC - 28086
704-739-5995
Tyler Chiste
Physical Therapist
836 E King St, Kings Mountain, NC - 28086
704-739-5995
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.