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40 Physical Therapists found in West IslipMatthew Robert Dacosta, DPT
Physical Therapist
1111 Montauk Hwy Ste 2-2, West Islip, NY - 11795
631-840-6209
Mrs. Michele Dykstra, PT
Physical Therapist
1000 Montauk Hwy, West Islip, NY - 11795
631-376-4109 631-376-3618
Dr. Richard Henry Northorn Iii, DPT
Physical Therapist
67 Highland Ave, West Islip, NY - 11795
631-669-0155
Susan Cullen, PT
Physical Therapist
1000 Montauk Hwy, Good Samaritan Hospital, West Islip, NY - 11795
631-376-4901
Dr. Susan Marie Miale, DPT, PCS
Pediatrics Physical Therapist
844 Fire Island Ave, West Islip, NY - 11795
917-359-6583
Mrs. Suzanne Giannetta Cestare, PT
Physical Therapist
1000 Montauk Hwy, Good Samaritan Hospital, West Islip, NY - 11795
631-376-4109
Mrs. Tanya M. Neilsen, PT
Pediatrics Physical Therapist
560 Union Blvd, West Islip, NY - 11795
631-376-4109
Ms. Tara Ann Conway
Physical Therapist
175 Sunrise Hwy, West Islip, NY - 11795
631-321-1100 631-321-1761
Mrs. Teresa Marie Ingenito, P.T.
Physical Therapist
552 Alwick Ave, West Islip, NY - 11795
631-587-7057
Theresa Jensen, PT
Physical Therapist
1000 Montauk Hwy, West Islip, NY - 11795
631-376-4108 631-376-3281
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.