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96 Physical Therapists found in TigardTodd Gifford, COO
Physical Therapist
16083 Sw Upper Boones Ferry Rd, Suite 300, Tigard, OR - 97224
800-219-8835 503-639-9699
Victoria I Smith, D.P.T., L.M.T.
Physical Therapist
11900 Sw Greenburg Rd, Tigard, OR - 97223
503-620-5556 503-624-0118
Mr. Vincent A. Gonsalves, PT
Physical Therapist
9445 Sw Locust St, Work & Wellness, Tigard, OR - 97223
503-595-8806
Mr. W. Todd Walton, P.T.
Physical Therapist
18122 Sw Lower Boones Ferry Rd, Tigard, OR - 97224
503-639-2118 503-639-7688
Yuxuan Wang, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
7800 Sw Durham Rd Ste 500, Tigard, OR - 97224
323-847-7987
Zeyla A Brandt, PT
Physical Therapist
12011 Sw 70th Ave, Tigard, OR - 97223
503-213-2020 503-213-2023
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.