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20 Physical Therapists found in Las VegasDr. Rhonda Kay Stanley, PHYSICAL THERAPIST
Physical Therapist
2301 Collins Dr, Las Vegas, NM - 87701
915-373-5010
Mrs. Roberta Albina Lucero, MPT ATC
Physical Therapist
624 University Ave, Ste 100, Las Vegas, NM - 87701
505-454-1078 505-454-1164
Miss Stella Jeanne Burciaga, PT
Physical Therapist
601 E Lincoln St, Las Vegas, NM - 87701
505-425-2998 505-425-2897
Tricia Meyer, P.T., D.P.T
Physical Therapist
3695 Hot Springs Blvd, Las Vegas, NM - 87701
505-454-2367
Mr. William Edward Spivey, PT
Physical Therapist
508 University Ave, Las Vegas, NM - 87701
505-454-0443 505-454-0498
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.