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53 Physical Therapists found in East GreenwichStephanie Elizabeth Wheeler, DPT
Physical Therapist
1598 S County Trl, East Greenwich, RI - 02818
401-443-5000
Steven Alden, DPT
Physical Therapist
5750 Post Rd, Suite 1a, East Greenwich, RI - 02818
401-885-8281 401-884-5428
Susan M Hammond, PT
Physical Therapist
18 5th Ave, East Greenwich, RI - 02818
401-884-9541 401-884-9509
Ms. Tammy Lee Nash, PT
Physical Therapist
3461 S County Trl Ste 304, East Greenwich, RI - 02818
401-398-7988 401-398-7990
Taylor Meyerjack, PT
Physical Therapist
1598 S County Trl Ste 101, East Greenwich, RI - 02818
401-443-5000
Miss Tracey Lee Foster, DPT
Physical Therapist
38 Greene St Apt 9b, East Greenwich, RI - 02818
401-633-5583
Ms. Tracy Elizabeth Gannon, MSPT
Physical Therapist
5600 Post Road, Suite 116, East Greenwich, RI - 02818
401-885-0069 401-885-0071
William J Barbieri Iii, DPT
Physical Therapist
5805 Post Rd, East Greenwich, RI - 02818
401-884-9700
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.