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21 Physical Therapists found in AshlandRamyashri Arunachalam
Physical Therapist
906 Thompson St, Ashland, VA - 23005
804-798-3291
Smitha Mysorekrishnappa
Physical Therapist
906 Thompson St, Ashland, VA - 23005
804-798-3291
Tia Gennessa Cunningham, DPT
Physical Therapist
429 England St, Ashland, VA - 23005
804-798-9870 804-798-1482
Dr. Tracy M John, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
203 N Washington Hwy, Ashland, VA - 23005
804-798-1112
Tyler Midkiff, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
100 England St, Ashland, VA - 23005
804-368-8475
Miss Vanneta K Kennedy, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
10640 Charter Hill Ct, Suite 102, Ashland, VA - 23005
804-550-5730 804-550-5733
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.