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7 Physical Therapists found in PortlandChance A Cromarty, PT
Physical Therapist
203 Cedar Dr, Portland, TX - 78374
361-643-3993
Faith Cafe Reddoch, PT
Physical Therapist
401 Northshore Blvd, Portland, TX - 78374
361-643-3777
Mr. Jed S. Mcnally, PHYSICAL THERAPIST
Physical Therapist
203 Cedar Dr, Portland, TX - 78374
361-643-3993 361-687-2465
John David Lerma, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
114 Lang Rd, Portland, TX - 78374
361-643-8243
Laura Moore Krol, PT
Physical Therapist
200 Marriott Dr, Portland, TX - 78374
361-777-3991 361-777-0610
Monica R Rodriguez, MPT
Physical Therapist
401 North Shore Blvd, Portland, TX - 78374
361-643-3777 361-643-3777
Mr. Steven D Tietze, PT
Physical Therapist
1500 Wildcat Dr Ste H, Portland, TX - 78374
361-643-9900 361-643-9909
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.