Treatment
Physical Therapy
Therapy that improves movement, strength, balance and coordination through exercises and hands-on treatment.
Also called: pt, pediatric physical therapy, physiotherapy, physio, rehab exercises
Who Can Help with Physical Therapy?
- Physical Therapists
A licensed therapist who helps people recover strength, movement and function after injury, surgery or illness through exercise and hands-on care.
- Developmental Therapists
A therapist who works with infants and young children who have developmental delays, often through early intervention programs.
- Early Intervention Programs
A program that provides therapy and support for infants and toddlers with developmental delays or disabilities.
- Rehab Centers
An outpatient center that provides physical, occupational, speech or cardiac rehabilitation.
- Rehabilitation Hospitals
A hospital where patients stay for intensive therapy after a stroke, injury, surgery or serious illness.
- Physiatrists
A physician who specializes in physical medicine and rehabilitation, treating injuries and conditions that affect movement without surgery.
- Hospitals
A facility that admits patients for overnight care and provides emergency, surgical and other medical services.
- Nursing Homes
A facility that provides round-the-clock nursing care and short-term rehabilitation or long-term living for people who cannot live on their own.
- Home Health Agencies
An agency that sends nurses, therapists and aides to care for patients in their homes.
- VA Clinics
A Department of Veterans Affairs clinic that provides health care to eligible veterans.
- Assisted Living Facilities
A residence for adults who need help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing and medicines, but not full nursing care.
- Adult Day Care Centers
A daytime program that provides supervision, activities, meals and health services for older adults and adults with disabilities.
- Developmental Disability Services
A residential, day or clinic program that provides care and support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Where Practices List Physical Therapy
Cities where practice websites say they offer it.
- Cherry Hill, NJ (1,247)
- Pittsburgh, PA (310)
- Phoenix, AZ (291)
- Charlotte, NC (277)
- Gastonia, NC (232)
- Ridgeland, MS (220)
- Houston, TX (190)
- Brooklyn, NY (182)
- Richmond, VA (178)
- New York, NY (169)
- Las Vegas, NV (168)
- Asheville, NC (165)
- Indianapolis, IN (162)
- Austin, TX (151)
- Seattle, WA (147)
- San Diego, CA (143)
- West Chester, OH (142)
- Tampa, FL (138)
- Cheshire, CT (136)
- Oklahoma City, OK (132)
- Lynchburg, VA (130)
- Issaquah, WA (126)
- Miami, FL (125)
- Tucson, AZ (125)
- West Chester, PA (120)
- Columbus, OH (119)
- Baltimore, MD (117)
- Los Angeles, CA (117)
- Princeton, NJ (116)
- Chicago, IL (115)
- Louisville, KY (115)
- Washington, DC (115)
- Little Rock, AR (110)
- Boise, ID (108)
- Memphis, TN (107)
- Savannah, GA (107)
- Manalapan, NJ (105)
- San Antonio, TX (105)
- Carmel, IN (104)
- Tarzana, CA (103)
Related
General information, not medical advice. Ask a provider about physical therapy and what is right for you.