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20 Physical Therapists found in Cleveland HeightsMitch Katz, PT
Physical Therapist
5 Severance Cir, Ste 115, Cleveland Heights, OH - 44118
216-381-0300 216-381-0325
Paula L Divincenzo, PT
Physical Therapist
10 Severance Cir, Cleveland Heights, OH - 44118
216-524-7377
Sharon Huchko, PT
Physical Therapist
5 Severance Cir, Ste 115, Cleveland Heights, OH - 44118
216-381-0300 216-381-0389
Mr. Sheldon Neil Gold, P.T.
Physical Therapist
2280 Lee Rd, Cleveland Heights, OH - 44118
216-407-4518
Miss Tara Nicole Schimmoeller, PT
Physical Therapist
10 Severance Cir, Cleveland Heights, OH - 44118
216-297-2787 216-297-2783
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.