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24 Physical Therapists found in HazletonDr. Lisa Steffes, DPT MTC NCTMB
Physical Therapist
497 S Poplar St, Hazleton, PA - 18201
570-956-9064
Lisa Meluskey
Physical Therapist
1000 W 27th St, Hazleton, PA - 18202
570-454-8888
Melissa Pavlick, MSPT
Physical Therapist
1711 E Broad St, Hazleton, PA - 18201
570-453-5133
Nicholas J Miskar
Physical Therapist
1751 E Broad St, Hazleton, PA - 18201
570-459-4559 570-459-4558
Rachael Richards
Physical Therapist
1000 Stacie Dr, Hazleton, PA - 18201
570-453-5100
Sarah N Seratch, MPT
Physical Therapist
1751 E Broad St, Hazleton, PA - 18201
570-459-4559 570-459-4558
Mr. Thomas Joseph Plaza, MPT
Physical Therapist
1109 W 15th St, Hazleton, PA - 18201
570-453-0252 570-453-0253
Tobi Himmelheber, MS, PT
Physical Therapist
1000 W 27th St, Hazleton, PA - 18202
570-545-8888
Mr. William Francis Dessoye Iii, MSPT
Physical Therapist
50 Moisey Dr, Hazleton, PA - 18202
570-501-6767 570-501-6769
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.