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80 Physical Therapists found in Long Island CityYi-ting Chang
Physical Therapist
3636 33rd St Ste 500, Long Island City, NY - 11106
516-330-1314
Yoohyun Kim, DPT
Physical Therapist
3456 43rd St, Apt C3, Long Island City, NY - 11101
646-657-5653
Yoonhee Cho
Physical Therapist
3528 34th St Apt 1d, Long Island City, NY - 11106
917-930-7590
Dr. Zhiwei Zou, DPT
Physical Therapist
2936 30th Ave, Long Island City, NY - 11102
347-396-5612
Zihui Wu, DPT
Physical Therapist
2705 41st Ave Unit Studio5, Long Island City, NY - 11101
718-489-0287
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.