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35 Physical Therapists found in NorfolkSheri Sheriff, PT
Physical Therapist
1500 Koenigstein Ave, Norfolk, NE - 68701
402-644-7396 402-644-7394
Stephanie Rickert, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
2700 W Norfolk Ave, Norfolk, NE - 68701
402-371-4880
Mr. Timothy Dean Jacobsen
Physical Therapist
2108 Taylor Avenue, Suite 1100, Norfolk, NE - 68701
402-371-7545 402-379-0583
Dr. Tracy Nicole Cyboron, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
3200 Raasch Dr, Norfolk, NE - 68701
402-371-2722
Mrs. Victoria J Hansen, DPT
Physical Therapist
110 N 37th St, #102, Norfolk, NE - 68701
402-371-0730 402-379-0736
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.