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114 Physical Therapists found in Newport NewsTaleria L Alston
Physical Therapist
466 Denbigh Blvd, Newport News, VA - 23608
757-875-0861 757-875-0981
Thomas Weniger, DPT
Physical Therapist
298 Nat Turner Blvd S, Newport News, VA - 23606
757-596-1900 866-853-4930
Tom Toothaker, DPT
Physical Therapist
250 Nat Turner Blvd S, Newport News, VA - 23606
757-596-1900 866-420-0168
Tracy Oakes, MS, ATC
Sports Physical Therapist
7006 River Rd Apt C, Newport News, VA - 23607
540-845-1231
Tracye A Ziglar, DPT
Physical Therapist
250 Nat Turner Blvd S, Newport News, VA - 23606
757-596-1900
Tyler S Clark, DPT
Physical Therapist
11015 Warwick Blvd, Newport News, VA - 23601
757-995-1903
Violet A Wray, DPT
Physical Therapist
751 J Clyde Morris Blvd, Newport News, VA - 23601
757-873-2123 757-873-3848
William Farley Powers Iii, PT
Physical Therapist
730 Thimble Shoals Blvd, Suite 130, Newport News, VA - 23606
757-873-1557 757-873-3239
William Rebman
Physical Therapist
751 J Clyde Morris Blvd, Newport News, VA - 23601
757-873-2123 757-873-3848
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.