Physical Therapist Healthcare Taxonomy Code 2251X0800X
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As of today, the following are the total number of Orthopedic Physical Therapists nationally, in your state, and near your location.
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The following are the total number of Orthopedic Physical Therapists who accept Medicare in your state, the number who have opted out of Medicare, and the total number excluded from participation in Medicare nationwide.
Alaska – Alabama – Armed Forces Pacific – Arkansas – American Samoa – Arizona – California – Colorado – Connecticut – District of Columbia – Delaware – Florida – Federated States of Micronesia – Georgia – Guam – Hawaii – Iowa – Idaho – Illinois – Indiana – Kansas – Kentucky – Louisiana – Massachusetts – Maryland – Maine – Marshall Islands – Michigan – Minnesota – Missouri – Northern Mariana Islands – Mississippi – Montana – North Carolina – North Dakota – Nebraska – New Hampshire – New Jersey – New Mexico – Nevada – New York – Ohio – Oklahoma – Oregon – Pennsylvania – Puerto Rico – Palau – Rhode Island – South Carolina – South Dakota – Tennessee – Texas – Utah – Virginia – Virgin Islands – Vermont – Washington – Wisconsin – West Virginia – Wyoming
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What do Orthopedic Physical Therapists do?
Orthopedic physical therapists specialize in diagnosing and treating injuries and conditions of the musculoskeletal system, including muscles, bones, joints, ligaments, and tendons.
They employ various techniques, including targeted exercises, manual therapy, massage, heat/cold therapy, and electrical stimulation, to restore strength, flexibility, and mobility, reduce pain, and enhance the overall function and quality of life for their patients.
What They Treat
Orthopedic physical therapists address a wide range of musculoskeletal issues, such as:
Injuries: Sprains, strains, fractures, and chronic injuries from overuse.
Post-Surgical Rehabilitation: Helping patients recover from procedures like joint replacements or other orthopedic surgeries.
Chronic Conditions: Arthritis, chronic neck and back pain, and other long-term musculoskeletal dysfunctions.
Functional Limitations: Difficulty with daily activities due to pain or dysfunction in areas like the shoulder, hip, knee, or foot.
How They Treat
A customized treatment plan often includes a combination of the following:
Manual Therapy: Techniques such as joint mobilization, manipulation, and soft tissue massage to improve mobility and flexibility.
Therapeutic Exercise: Targeted exercises and stretches to build strength, endurance, and balance.
Modalities: Using tools like heat and ice packs (cryotherapy), ultrasound, or electrical stimulation to reduce pain and promote healing.
Education: Guiding patients on how to manage their condition at home, including specific exercises and strategies to prevent future injuries.
Key Goals of Orthopedic Physical Therapy
The primary goals of orthopedic physical therapy are to:
Prevent Further Injury: Provide guidance and exercises to reduce the risk of re-injury.
Reduce Pain: Alleviate pain caused by musculoskeletal issues.
Enhance Function: Restore strength, flexibility, and overall mobility to perform daily tasks and activities with ease.
Enhance Quality of Life: Enable patients to return to their desired activities, whether it’s sports, work, or hobbies.
Specialty Physical Therapist
Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapists
Healthcare Taxonomy Code 2251C2600X
A licensed physical therapist, including but not limited to an individual who is a Board Certified Specialist in Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Physical Therapy, who has demonstrated specialized knowledge and skill in cardiovascular and pulmonary anatomy and physiology, medicine, rehabilitation, critical care, and emergency and trauma.
Clinical Electrophysiology Physical Therapists
Healthcare Taxonomy Code 2251E1300X
A licensed physical therapist, including but not limited to an individual who is a Board Certified Specialist in Clinical Electrophysiologic Physical Therapy, who has demonstrated specialized knowledge and skill in electrophysiologic examinations and evaluations and encompasses both the professional and technical components of the observation, recording, analysis, and interpretation of bioelectric muscle and nerve potentials, detected by means of surface or needle electrodes, for the purpose of evaluating the integrity of the neuromuscular system.
Electrophysiologic evaluations include, but are not limited to, electrodiagnostic testing, which includes clinical needle electromyography, motor and sensory nerve conduction studies, and other evoked potential procedures.
Ergonomics Physical Therapists
Healthcare Taxonomy Code 2251E1200X
A licensed physical therapist who has demonstrated specialized knowledge and skills pertaining to the workplace, occupational demands, prevention of work-related injury, management of the worker with job-related symptoms or participation restrictions, and provides individual, group, or population-level evaluation, intervention, and consulting to enhance worker performance.
Geriatric Physical Therapists
Healthcare Taxonomy Code 2251G0304X
A licensed physical therapist, including but not limited to an individual who is a Board Certified Specialist in Geriatric Physical Therapy, who has demonstrated specialized knowledge and skill in the comprehensive biopsychosocial assessment and evidence-based management of movement in aging adults.
This includes, but is not limited to, specialized knowledge in and consideration of regular age-related changes and pathological manifestations across all systems, as well as cognition and mental health, polypharmacy, fall risk mitigation, bone health, healthy and active aging, and socioeconomic and health policy issues affecting aging adults.
The geriatric physical therapist is an integral part of the interdisciplinary geriatric team, serving as an advocate for the highest level of well-being for older adults.
Hand Physical Therapists
Healthcare Taxonomy Code 2251H1200X
Hand physical therapists are certified occupational therapists (OTs) or physical therapists (PTs) with specialized training in the anatomy and function of the upper extremities.
They treat injuries and conditions affecting the fingers, hands, wrists, elbows, and shoulders using manual therapy, custom orthotics (splints), exercise programs, and pain/swelling management to restore function, strength, and range of motion, helping patients return to their daily activities and work.
Human Factors Physical Therapists
Healthcare Taxonomy Code 2251H1300X
Human Factors/Ergonomics (HFE) professionals utilize their expertise to optimize the design of systems, thereby improving user performance and well-being.
This can include applications in healthcare, such as enhancing patient safety and caregiver support.
Physical Therapists, on the other hand, are healthcare providers who focus on improving and restoring movement for patients with injuries, illnesses, or disabilities.
Neurology Physical Therapists
Healthcare Taxonomy Code 2251N0400X
A licensed physical therapist, including but not limited to an individual who is a Board Certified Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy, who has demonstrated specialized knowledge and skill in neuroanatomy and neurophysiology, including knowledge of central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems in populations with and without neurologic conditions; motor control and movement sciences in populations with and without neurologic conditions; behavioral sciences, including psychology and neuropsychology, and psychiatry; and medical management and pharmacology.
Pediatric Physical Therapists
Healthcare Taxonomy Code 2251P0200X
A licensed physical therapist, including but not limited to an individual who is a Board Certified Specialist in Pediatric Physical Therapy, who has demonstrated specialized knowledge and skill in anatomy, histology, including embryonic development, genetics, biomechanics, neurological function, neuroscience, and pathology, behavioral sciences, and understanding of diseases or conditions that necessitate physical therapy care, that affect systems that in turn necessitate physical therapy care (comorbidities), and that influence the type of intervention that can be given.
Sports Physical Therapists
Healthcare Taxonomy Code 2251S0007X
A licensed physical therapist, including but not limited to an individual who is a Board Certified Specialist in Sports Physical Therapy, 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.