Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center

Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center is a Physical Therapist in Shreveport, Louisiana. This organization is also known as sub part of Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center. It is located at 1450 Claiborne Ave, Shreveport and it's customer support contact number is 318-813-2970. The authorized person of Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center is Reva Matthiew Robinson, MBA who is Director Of Clin Mgmt System of this DME and his contact number is 318-813-2962.
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center is (1) Physical therapists are health care professionals who evaluate and treat people with health problems resulting from injury or disease. PT'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. (2) A physical therapist is a person 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. (3) 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.