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51 Physical Therapists found in MelvilleStephanie Grace Curatola, DPT
Physical Therapist
6 Glendale Dr, Melville, NY - 11747
631-294-1461
Sungjun Bae, DPT
Physical Therapist
150 Broadhollow Rd Ste 316, Melville, NY - 11747
347-569-2107
Mrs. Susanne Yung Allen Vii, MPT
Physical Therapist
1895 Walt Whitman Rd, Melville, NY - 11747
631-577-3400 631-577-3409
Thomas E Costello, M.D.
Physical Therapist
150 Broadhollow Rd Ste 120, Melville, NY - 11747
631-450-1400
Vincent Biordi
Physical Therapist
560 Walt Whitman Rd Ste 1, Melville, NY - 11747
516-532-2718
Ms. Yolanda Gerasimovich
Physical Therapist
538 Broad Hollow Rd, Suite 202, Melville, NY - 11747
516-812-8456
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.