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65 Physical Therapists found in Carson CityMrs. Tammie Lynn Bigley, MSPT
Physical Therapist
3246 North Carson St, Suite 120, Carson City, NV - 89706
775-885-9965 778-885-9969
Mr. Taylor Daniel Blattenberger, DPT
Physical Therapist
1749 N Stewart St Ste 50, Carson City, NV - 89706
775-392-3689 775-783-6191
Theresa Margaret French
Physical Therapist
3488 Goni Rd Bldg E, Carson City, NV - 89706
775-887-5048
Tina Marie Wanner
Physical Therapist
3050 N Ormsby Blvd, Carson City, NV - 89703
775-841-4646
Mr. William H Boehnke, PT
Physical Therapist
604 W Washington St, Suite B, Carson City, NV - 89703
775-882-5001 775-882-5015
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.