Physical Therapists in West Islip, New York

Physical Therapists
female physical therapist
Mrs. Michele Dykstra, PT

    Physical Therapist
1000 Montauk Hwy, West Islip, NY 11795
631-376-4109     631-376-3618
male physical therapist
Dr. Richard Henry Northorn Iii, DPT

    Physical Therapist
67 Highland Ave, West Islip, NY 11795
631-669-0155    
female physical therapist
Dr. Susan Marie Miale, DPT, PCS

    Physical Therapist - Pediatrics
844 Fire Island Ave, West Islip, NY 11795
917-359-6583    
female physical therapist
Susan Cullen, PT

    Physical Therapist
1000 Montauk Hwy, Good Samaritan Hospital, West Islip, NY 11795
631-376-4901    
female physical therapist
Mrs. Suzanne Giannetta Cestare, PT

    Physical Therapist
1000 Montauk Hwy, Good Samaritan Hospital, West Islip, NY 11795
631-376-4109    
female physical therapist
Mrs. Tanya M. Neilsen, PT

    Physical Therapist - Pediatrics
560 Union Blvd, West Islip, NY 11795
631-376-4109    
female physical therapist
Ms. Tara Ann Conway

    Physical Therapist
175 Sunrise Hwy, West Islip, NY 11795
631-321-1100     631-321-1761
female physical therapist
Mrs. Teresa Marie Ingenito, P.T.

    Physical Therapist
552 Alwick Ave, West Islip, NY 11795
631-587-7057    
female physical therapist
Theresa Jensen, PT

    Physical Therapist
1000 Montauk Hwy, West Islip, NY 11795
631-376-4108     631-376-3281
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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.