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36 Physical Therapists found in BeckleySharon Barger
Physical Therapist
400 Neville St, Beckley, WV - 25801
304-256-4712
Surekha S Gajendragadkar, RPT
Physical Therapist
9 Yellow Wood Way, Beckley, WV - 25801
304-255-2376 304-255-7120
Tara Reed, PT
Physical Therapist
52 Sandlewood Dr, Beckley, WV - 25801
304-575-9810
Taylor Isabelle Walker
Physical Therapist
1769 Robert C Byrd Dr, Beckley, WV - 25801
304-860-1048
Mr. Theodore Dhinagaran
Physical Therapist
1710 Harper Rd, Beckley, WV - 25801
681-368-1474
Wendy Damron, PHYSICAL THERAPY
Physical Therapist
306 Stanaford Rd, Beckley, WV - 25801
304-255-3000 304-254-2786
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.