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172 Physical Therapists found in Rapid CityTrudy Carol Haiar
Physical Therapist
10420 Big Piney Road, Rapid City, SD - 57702
999-999-9999
Dr. Tyler Clyde Sharp, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
3200 Canyon Lake Dr Ste 1, Rapid City, SD - 57702
605-355-2431
Tyler Sarringar
Physical Therapist
7220 Mount Rushmore Rd, Rapid City, SD - 57702
605-341-1414 605-341-7062
Tyrell O'donnell
Physical Therapist
7220 Mount Rushmore Rd, Rapid City, SD - 57702
605-341-1414
Valerie Julian
Physical Therapist
210 E Saint Patrick St, Rapid City, SD - 57701
630-639-0708
William Paul Looyenga, MSPT
Physical Therapist
3618 Canyon Lake Dr, Ste 111, Rapid City, SD - 57702
605-341-4449 605-341-4448
Zachary Breck, DPT
Physical Therapist
1144 Pine Hills Dr, Rapid City, SD - 57702
402-560-4510
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.