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726 Physical Therapists found in RaleighWhitney Cavender Smith
Physical Therapist
3801 Wake Forest Rd Ste 220a, Raleigh, NC - 27609
984-344-9113
Whitney Epps, PTA
Physical Therapist
2800 Kidd Rd, Raleigh, NC - 27610
724-208-8151
Whitney Michelle Woodhull-smith, DPT
Physical Therapist
3803 Computer Dr, Suite 200, Raleigh, NC - 27609
919-791-3582 919-846-4705
William Peyton Coffin, DPT
Physical Therapist
8300 Health Park Ste 127, Raleigh, NC - 27615
919-845-6160 919-845-6188
William Stanley Renkas
Physical Therapist
8300 Health Park, Suite 127, Raleigh, NC - 27615
919-845-6160 919-845-6188
William Theodore Bulk, P.T.
Physical Therapist
5838 Six Forks Rd, Raleigh, NC - 27609
919-847-1100
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.