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8 Physical Therapists found in Vega BajaMrs. Abigail Martinez, PT
Physical Therapist
180 Chalets De La Playa, Vega Baja, PR - 00693
787-782-8250
Mr. Alex R Gonzalez, P.T.
Physical Therapist
D18 Calle Marginal, Urb Villa Real, Vega Baja, PR - 00693
787-644-3161 787-772-7731
Lunna Cuevas
Physical Therapist
E19 Calle B, Urb. El Rosario, Vega Baja, PR - 00693
787-859-4845
Margarita Ortiz Hernandez, RPT
Physical Therapist
10 Calle Miguel Rodriguez, Vega Baja, PR - 00693
787-858-9374
Mrs. Myrna I Cordova, R.P.T.
Physical Therapist
Carr #2 Km 40.5, Plaza Jardinez, Vega Baja, PR - 00693
787-858-4845 787-858-4845
Nahara Monroig Gutierrez, DPT
Physical Therapist
Ciudad Real C/ Alva 451, Vega Baja, PR - 00693
787-463-0674
Mrs. Sonia Valentin Serrano
Physical Therapist
Carr #2 Km 40.2 Jardines Plaza Suite 2, Vega Baja, PR - 00693
787-862-4124
Miss Yarah Enid Alicea, PT
Physical Therapist
Carr. #2, Km 39.5, Vega Baja, PR - 00694
787-858-1580
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.