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52 Physical Therapists found in PlainviewDr. Theresa Anne Scheuer, DPT
Pediatrics Physical Therapist
245 Newtown Rd Ste 102, Plainview, NY - 11803
516-802-2518 516-644-5471
Dr. Thomas Baby Vazhakalayil, DPT
Physical Therapist
50 Shelter Hill Rd, Plainview, NY - 11803
617-633-2923
Tiffany Rose Combs, MSPT
Physical Therapist
18 Ruth Pl, Plainview, NY - 11803
516-316-3940
Tram Tran, P.T.
Physical Therapist
875 Old Country Rd, Ste 151, Plainview, NY - 11803
516-681-0202
Vertika Goel
Physical Therapist
2 Hope Dr, Plainview, NY - 11803
516-822-2118 718-699-5071
Yelena Palazzo, DPT
Pediatrics Physical Therapist
245 Newtown Rd Ste 102, Plainview, NY - 11803
516-761-1239 516-802-2518
Young Jin Kwon, DPT
Physical Therapist
30a Main Pkwy, Plainview, NY - 11803
516-265-1864 646-797-2098
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.