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110 Physical Therapists found in CranstonMs. Tracie Delsesto, PT, MBA
Physical Therapist
940 Reservoir Ave, Suite A, Cranston, RI - 02910
401-228-3939 401-383-3043
Mr. Tyler David Reid, DPT
Physical Therapist
2000 Chapel View Blvd Ste 140, Cranston, RI - 02920
401-533-9616 401-533-9631
Victoria Margaret Peixoto, PTA
Pediatrics Physical Therapist
178 Norwood Ave, Cranston, RI - 02905
401-302-1264
Wendy Louise Baker, DPT
Physical Therapist
1441 Park Ave Ste A, Cranston, RI - 02920
401-270-2500 401-415-6055
Zachary Edward Lake, DPT
Physical Therapist
1100 Reservoir Ave, Cranston, RI - 02910
401-785-3334
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.