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51 Physical Therapists found in GainesvilleSabrina C Dixon, PT
Physical Therapist
7501 Heritage Village Plz, Gainesville, VA - 20155
571-248-6100
Samantha A Zambrano, DPT
Physical Therapist
14535 John Marshall Hwy Ste 203, Gainesville, VA - 20155
703-753-0261
Sandra A Osilka, MPT
Physical Therapist
7560 Gardner Park Dr, Gainesville, VA - 20155
703-468-1002 703-468-1102
Sara Victoria Walker, DPT
Physical Therapist
7560 Gardner Park Dr, Gainesville, VA - 20155
703-753-1005 703-753-2207
Sarah G Ford, PT
Physical Therapist
13575 Heathcote Blvd, Gainesville, VA - 20155
571-261-9900 571-261-9908
Stephanie Rhodes, PT, DPT
Orthopedic Physical Therapist
7051 Heathcote Village Way Ste 260, Gainesville, VA - 20155
571-755-1080
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.