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247 Physical Therapists found in Winston SalemTyler Jennings Carlson, MD
Physical Therapist
1 Medical Center Blvd, Winston Salem, NC - 27157
336-716-4498
Valerie Wyke Granade, PT
Physical Therapist
760 Highland Oaks Dr, Winston Salem, NC - 27103
336-659-8634
Mrs. Virginia Gatewood Hunter, PT
Physical Therapist
170 Kimel Park Dr, Winston Salem, NC - 27103
336-768-1270
Virginia Willis Shoesmith
Physical Therapist
190 Kimel Park Dr Ste 139, Winston Salem, NC - 27103
336-718-6931
Wendy Hedrick
Physical Therapist
770 Highland Oaks Dr, Winston Salem, NC - 27103
336-718-6700
Wilfred Gerald Summers Jr.
Physical Therapist
190 Kimel Park Dr Ste 139, Winston Salem, NC - 27103
336-718-6931
Yolanda Jean Rainey, P.T., DPT
Physical Therapist
601 S Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Rm. 340 F.l. Atkins Bldg., Winston Salem, NC - 27110
336-750-2198
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.