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37 Physical Therapists found in North ProvidenceRayne Gene Smyth, P.T.
Physical Therapist
7 Ivan St, North Providence, RI - 02904
401-725-8400
Robert Joseph Sclama Jr., MSPT
Physical Therapist
46 Wenscott Ln, North Providence, RI - 02904
401-354-6289
Rose Marie Lawrence, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
200 High Service Ave, North Providence, RI - 02904
401-456-3000
Scott Comparetto, DPT, PT
Physical Therapist
1525 Smith St, North Providence, RI - 02911
401-353-8884
Ms. Susan M Almeida, MSPT
Physical Therapist
1920 Mineral Spring Ave, Suite 19, North Providence, RI - 02904
401-353-9100 401-353-9101
Victoria Ramos, DPT
Physical Therapist
1525 Smith St Ste 5, North Providence, RI - 02911
401-353-8884
William Hilton, DPT
Physical Therapist
1401 Douglas Ave, North Providence, RI - 02904
401-433-4172 401-433-0612
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.