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19 Physical Therapists found in BelleroseMrs. Peggy Anne Herrera-quan, PT
Physical Therapist
8024 249th St, Bellerose, NY - 11426
718-785-7528
Ms. Sarah Rashida Saludsong Quintillan, P.T.
Physical Therapist
8847 241st St, Bellerose, NY - 11426
646-479-1640
Saritha Garlapati
Physical Therapist
24845 Jericho Tpke # 2r, Bellerose, NY - 11426
347-753-0194
Ms. Teresa Shum-leung, PT
Physical Therapist
8635 248th St, Bellerose, NY - 11426
646-262-0989
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.