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10 Physical Therapists found in PetersburgAnnemarie Alinea-richards, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
3335 S Crater Rd Ste 200, Petersburg, VA - 23805
804-765-6660
Mrs. Crystal Leigh Maddox, MPT
Geriatrics Physical Therapist
200 Medical Park Blvd, Petersburg, VA - 23805
804-765-5000
Ellyse Johns, PT
Physical Therapist
95 Medical Park Blvd, Petersburg, VA - 23805
804-504-8100 804-504-7795
Mary Kathleen Smotrys, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
321b Poplar Dr # 4, Petersburg, VA - 23805
804-733-7233
Michelle Luebehusen Mehfoud, MSPT
Physical Therapist
3335 S Crater Rd Ste 200, Petersburg, VA - 23805
804-765-6660 804-765-5412
Dr. Nikia Rene Chennault, PT, DPT, MPH
Physical Therapist
95 Medical Park Blvd, Petersburg, VA - 23805
804-504-8100
Roxanne Chloe Carter Hunter
Physical Therapist
3335 S Crater Rd Ste 200, Petersburg, VA - 23805
804-765-6660 804-765-5412
Sarah Goolsby, DPT
Physical Therapist
321 Poplar Dr Ste 4, Petersburg, VA - 23805
804-733-7233
Sarah Elizabeth French, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
3335 S Crater Rd Ste 200, Petersburg, VA - 23805
804-765-6660
Susan Humphries
Physical Therapist
250 Flank Rd, Petersburg, VA - 23805
804-861-2223
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.