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1269 Physical Therapists found in Rhode IslandDr. William E Burns Jr., DPT
Physical Therapist
55 Beach St, Suites 1 & 2, Westerly, RI - 02891
401-348-1010 401-348-9550
Xhejni Barone, DPT
Physical Therapist
73 Valley Rd, Middletown, RI - 02842
401-289-2170 401-289-2634
Ms. Xiaohua Dong
Physical Therapist
72 W Shore Rd, Unit 102, Warwick, RI - 02889
401-219-2365
Yelena Jenkins, P.T.
Physical Therapist
1539 Atwood Ave, Suite 202, Johnston, RI - 02919
401-351-0515 401-351-0530
Yoshimitsu Denison
Physical Therapist
290 Branch Ave, Providence, RI - 02904
401-722-8880
Ms. Yvonne Mary Swanson, MSPT
Physical Therapist
21 Division St, Pawtucket, RI - 02860
401-726-7100 401-722-9386
Zachary Edward Lake, DPT
Physical Therapist
1100 Reservoir Ave, Cranston, RI - 02910
401-785-3334
Zachary Gardner, DPT
Physical Therapist
50 Airport Rd, Westerly, RI - 02891
401-596-1616
Zeel Pareshkumar Desai, PT
Physical Therapist
21 Division St, Pawtucket, RI - 02860
401-726-7100 401-721-5214
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.