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7 Physical Therapists found in Mills RiverJeanette Marie Shoemaker, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
4687 Boylston Hwy, Mills River, NC - 28759
828-890-0040 828-890-0530
Jennifer Deshotel Alderson, PT
Physical Therapist
4687 Boylston Hwy, Mills River, NC - 28759
828-890-0040 828-890-0530
Dr. Joshua Shawn Heath, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
167 True Blue Drive, Mills River, NC - 28759
828-243-6277
Mark R Rich, PT
Physical Therapist
4687 Boylston Hwy, Mills River, NC - 28759
828-890-0040 828-890-0530
Dr. Mason M Shelton, PT
Physical Therapist
5133 Boylston Hwy, Mills River, NC - 28759
828-891-0085 828-890-4423
Michele Celeste Angelo, PT
Physical Therapist
4687 Boylston Hwy, Mills River, NC - 28759
828-890-0040 828-890-0530
Dr. Natalie Marie Stein, DPT
Physical Therapist
4687 Boylston Hwy, Mills River, NC - 28759
828-890-0040
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.