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80 Physical Therapists found in Grand IslandMr. Travis Lee Hedman, DPT, OCS
Physical Therapist
905 N Custer Ave, Grand Island, NE - 68803
308-398-2170 308-398-5232
Tyler Ryan Garrett, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
620 N Diers Ave Ste 300, Grand Island, NE - 68803
308-382-0344 308-382-3241
Tyler Jensen, PT
Physical Therapist
905 N Custer Ave, Grand Island, NE - 68803
308-398-2170 308-398-5232
Mrs. Wendy Renee Rickard, D.P.T
Physical Therapist
3213 W North Front St, Grand Island, NE - 68803
308-381-2424 308-381-3646
Wes Harens, PT
Physical Therapist
3004 W Faidley Ave, Grand Island, NE - 68803
308-382-0344
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.