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9 Physical Therapists found in RensselaerAmber M Thornton, DPT
Physical Therapist
2 Empire Dr Ste 202, Rensselaer, NY - 12144
518-286-4990
Mrs. Gretchen L Milanese, PT
Physical Therapist
2 Empire Dr, Rensselaer, NY - 12144
518-268-4800 518-268-4888
Irene Somerville, DPT
Physical Therapist
476 N Greenbush Rd Ste 3, Rensselaer, NY - 12144
518-326-3771 518-776-1070
Jon Paul Van Kempen, PT
Physical Therapist
1 Agway Dr, Rensselaer, NY - 12144
518-326-9065 518-326-9064
Kruti B Shah
Physical Therapist
56 Haywood Ln, Rensselaer, NY - 12144
973-234-7843
Lori Costanzo, PT
Physical Therapist
2 Empire Dr, Rensselaer, NY - 12144
518-286-4990 518-286-4988
Stefanie L Walsh, PT
Physical Therapist
2 Empire Dr Ste 202, Rensselaer, NY - 12144
518-286-4990
Suzanne Debauche, PT
Physical Therapist
2 Empire Dr, Rensselaer, NY - 12144
518-286-4990 518-286-4988
Tige Jones, PT
Physical Therapist
2 Empire Dr, Rensselaer, NY - 12144
518-286-4990 518-286-4988
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.