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8 Physical Therapists found in Rio GrandeMr. Angel Enrique Flores Lopez, RRT,PT
Physical Therapist
Vistas De Rio Grande 2 Calle Tabonuco, #449, Rio Grande, PR - 00745
787-672-0020
Mrs. Evelyn Santos Ortiz, RPT
Physical Therapist
Carr. 9960 Km 0.3 Sector Bella Vista,, Bo. El Verde, Rio Grande, PR - 00745
787-657-9624 787-657-9624
Isamaris Ortiz Fuentes, DPT
Physical Therapist
Calle Garcia De La Noceda B18, Villas De Rio Grande, Rio Grande, PR - 00745
787-887-2555 787-657-5600
Mrs. Limary Mercado, MPT
Pediatrics Physical Therapist
152 Calle Laurel, Vistas De Rio Grande I, Rio Grande, PR - 00745
787-206-5431
Mrs. Maribel Pagan, P.T.
Physical Therapist
Urb. Pedregales, 180 Calle Granito, Rio Grande, PR - 00745
787-538-1340 787-887-1586
Marta Brito Hernandez
Physical Therapist
Calle De La Cruz 10 Y 12, Rio Grande, PR - 00745
939-390-7090
Mrs. Veronica Carrasquillo, RPT
Physical Therapist
436 Calle Tabonuco, Vistas De Rio Grande Ii, Rio Grande, PR - 00745
787-370-4520 787-888-0867
Zoraida Correa-rivera
Physical Therapist
Calle 51 Bj675, Jardines De Rio Grande, Rio Grande, PR - 00745
787-888-8343
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.