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8 Physical Therapists found in WhitevilleDr. Aleasia Nicole Jenkins, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
34 Hill Plz, Whiteville, NC - 28472
910-914-6161 910-685-7759
Cherry Ann D Agbayani
Physical Therapist
200 Flowers Pridgen Rd, Whiteville, NC - 28472
910-642-4300
Grant Bishop, DPT
Physical Therapist
812 Pinckney St, Whiteville, NC - 28472
910-207-6696
Harrison Prince, DPT
Physical Therapist
812 Pinckney St, Whiteville, NC - 28472
910-207-6696
Krystle Price Butler, DPT
Physical Therapist
812 Pinckney St, Whiteville, NC - 28472
910-207-6696
Dr. Nathan Norris, DPT
Physical Therapist
812 Pinckney St, Whiteville, NC - 28472
910-207-6696 910-207-6773
Portia Davidson, P.T.
Physical Therapist
108 Memory Plz, Whiteville, NC - 28472
910-642-0500 910-642-9282
Vida Mills Mcleary, MPT/L
Physical Therapist
216 N Thompson St, Whiteville, NC - 28472
910-642-3742 910-642-3742
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.