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8 Physical Therapists found in SalemAllison Thielsen, DPT
Physical Therapist
511 S Nebraska St, Salem, SD - 57058
605-425-3303
Emily Rose Duffek, DPT
Physical Therapist
511 S Nebraska St, Salem, Sd 57058, Salem, SD - 57058
844-425-3303
Jenny Hofer, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
511 S Nebraska St, Salem, SD - 57058
605-595-8501
Kristy Marie Hodne, PT
Physical Therapist
511 S Nebraska St, Salem, SD - 57058
605-425-3303 605-425-3306
Leah Harms, PT
Physical Therapist
500 Colonial Dr, Salem, SD - 57058
605-425-2203 605-425-2253
Dr. Ruth E Rotert, PT, DPT
Pediatrics Physical Therapist
25523 442nd Ave, Salem, SD - 57058
605-425-2582 605-425-2582
Dr. Steven Blom
Physical Therapist
511 S Nebraska St, Salem, SD - 57058
605-425-3303
Susan Marie Moen, PT
Physical Therapist
511 S Nebraska St, Salem, SD - 57058
605-425-3303 605-425-3306
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.