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605 Physical Therapists found in Staten IslandYoussef Ibrahim
Physical Therapist
461 Windham Loop, Staten Island, NY - 10314
347-874-0739
Zankhana Bhavsar, PT
Physical Therapist
3377 Richmond Ave, Staten Island, NY - 10312
646-820-5669 646-368-8339
Zara Mellits, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
1110 South Ave Ste 405, Staten Island, NY - 10314
718-556-1616
Dr. Zarif Guirges, DPT
Physical Therapist
266 Ilyssa Way, Staten Island, NY - 10312
347-791-2305
Zosia Freda Campisi, PT
Physical Therapist
3391 Richmond Ave, Staten Island, NY - 10312
718-608-9170 718-608-9179
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.