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49 Physical Therapists found in ShawneeMrs. Stacey Lynn Taylor, PT
Physical Therapist
5909 Bethel Rd, Shawnee, OK - 74804
972-679-5874 888-467-4607
Taylor Matthews, DPT
Physical Therapist
2506 N Harrison St, Shawnee, OK - 74804
405-214-0300
Zachary Wade Huff, P.T.
Physical Therapist
2307 Gordon Cooper Dr, Shawnee, OK - 74801
405-273-5236
Zachary Cole Christopher, PT
Physical Therapist
3315 Kethley Rd, Shawnee, OK - 74804
405-273-5801 405-878-3814
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.