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25 Physical Therapists found in Des MoinesMikela Nylander-french
Physical Therapist
22659 Pacific Hwy S Ste 201, Des Moines, WA - 98198
206-824-3668
Dr. Parke Keever Humphrey I, PT
Physical Therapist
1122 S 216th St, Des Moines, WA - 98198
206-824-5000
Paul Gilliland, DPT
Physical Therapist
23600 Marine View Dr S, Des Moines, WA - 98198
206-824-4000
Po-li Hsu
Physical Therapist
22659 Pacific Hwy S Ste 201, Des Moines, WA - 98198
206-824-3668
Ms. Ruth Knagenhjelm, PT
Physical Therapist
22659 Pacific Hwy S, Des Moines, WA - 98198
206-824-3668 206-824-3964
Dr. Spencer Edward Truong Jr., DPT
Physical Therapist
1022 S 225th Ln, Des Moines, WA - 98198
253-431-2598
Dr. Stephen Kellett, DPT
Physical Therapist
22659 Pacific Hwy S, Suite 201, Des Moines, WA - 98198
206-824-3668
Steven G Wittrock, PT
Orthopedic Physical Therapist
22659 Pacific Hwy S, Des Moines, WA - 98198
206-824-3668 206-824-3964
Trung Vu Thanh Nguyen, DPT
Physical Therapist
22659 Pacific Hwy S Ste 201, Des Moines, WA - 98198
360-519-5358
Yun Duan, PT
Physical Therapist
27005 Pacific Hwy S, Des Moines, WA - 98198
253-839-9280 253-839-9375
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.