Physical Therapist
Dr. Romita Prasad is a Physical Therapist in Fremont, CA
with special training and skill in reducing patient pain and increasing mobility lost due to injury or illness.
As a Physical Therapist, Romita Prasad, DPT performs
exercise therapy, endurance exercises, and pain and mobility assessments. Physical Therapy is
a medical specialty focused on reducing or eliminating patient pain and increasing mobility without surgery or medication. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Physical Therapists include loss of mobility due to traumatic or post-operative injury, chronic conditions like arthritis or spinal injury, congenital birth defects, athletic injury, or disorders like multiple sclerosis (MS) and Parkinson's disease.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Physical Therapists
include mobility and pain assessment, medical massage, physical exercise therapy, endurance training, and acupuncture.
Physical therapists (PTs) are licensed health care professionals who diagnose and treat individuals of all ages, from newborns to the very oldest, who have medical problems or other health-related conditions that limit their abilities to move and perform functional activities in their daily lives. PTs examine each individual and develop a plan using treatment techniques to promote the ability to move, reduce pain, restore function, and prevent disability. In addition, PTs work with individuals to prevent the loss of mobility before it occurs by developing fitness- and wellness-oriented programs for healthier and more active lifestyles. PTs: 1.Diagnose and manage movement dysfunction and enhance physical and functional abilities. 2.Restore, maintain, and promote not only optimal physical function but optimal wellness and fitness and optimal quality of life as it relates to movement and health. 3.Prevent the onset, symptoms, and progression of impairments, functional limitations, and disabilities that may result from diseases, disorders, conditions, or injuries. 4.Treat conditions of the musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiovascular, pulmonary, and/or integumentary systems. 5.Address the negative effects attributable to unique personal and environmental factors as they relate to human performance. 6.PTs provide care for people in a variety of settings, including hospitals, private practices, outpatient clinics, home health agencies, schools, sports and fitness facilities, work settings, and nursing homes. State licensure is required in each state in which a PT practices.
Physical Therapists in Irvington District, Fremont, CA
Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapist
Dr. Romita Prasad is a Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapist in Fremont, CA
with special training and skill in crafting treatment and prevention programs for heart and lung diseases.
As a Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapist, Romita Prasad, DPT performs
treatments to improve a patient's oxygen intake, health, and quality of life. Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy is
the treatment and prevention of cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases, and rehabilitation from heart and lung surgeries. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapists include conditions like heart disease and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and recovery from treatments like heart valve replacement and lung transplant.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapists
include developing and managing treatment programs including physical therapy, massage therapy, water therapy, and acupuncture.
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.
Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapists in Irvington District, Fremont, CA
Ergonomics Physical Therapist
Dr. Romita Prasad is an Ergonomics Physical Therapist in Fremont, CA
with special training and skill in analyzing the relationship between employees and their work environment, then recommending changes to prevent work-related musculoskeletal disorders and promote workplace wellness.
As an Ergonomics Physical Therapist, Romita Prasad, DPT performs
evaluations of work environments, assessments of work-related injury risk factors, recommendation reports addressing all ergonomic workplace issues. Ergonomics Physical Therapy is
the application of movement science to optimize posture, and fit in the workplace. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Ergonomics Physical Therapists include fatigue, headache, nerve strain, neck and back pain, Carpal stress.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Ergonomics Physical Therapists
include risk assessments, ergonomic workspace development plans, stretching and strengthening exercise training, as well as morale support to optimize employee productivity and retention.
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.
Ergonomics Physical Therapists in Irvington District, Fremont, CA
Geriatric Physical Therapist
Dr. Romita Prasad is a Geriatric Physical Therapist in Fremont, CA
with special training and skill in targeting conditions that affect aging adults' physical health, activity, and independence.
As a Geriatric Physical Therapist, Romita Prasad, DPT performs
physical therapy to lessen pain and to restore, improve, or maintain strength, fitness, endurance, sensation, balance, flexibility, and mobility in older adults. Geriatric Physical Therapy is
physical therapy for the physical health, fitness, and function of the elderly. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Geriatric Physical Therapists include incontinence, obesity, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, injury, multiple sclerosis, Parkinsonu2019s disease, Alzheimer's disease, stroke, and cancer.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Geriatric Physical Therapists
include patient evaluation, exercise protocol development, patient education and assistive device training, home adaptation advising, and program observation.
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 normal age-related changes and pathological manifestations across all systems; 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 and serves as an advocate for the highest level of well-being for the older adult.
Geriatric Physical Therapists in Irvington District, Fremont, CA
Neurological Physical Therapist
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.
Neurological Physical Therapists in Irvington District, Fremont, CA
Orthopedic Physical Therapist
Dr. Romita Prasad is an Orthopedic Physical Therapist in Fremont, CA
with special training and skill in treating and rehabilitating injuries of the orthopedic system, which includes muscles, bones, joints, tendons, and ligaments.
As an Orthopedic Physical Therapist, Romita Prasad, DPT performs
skilled rehabilitation to provide pain relief, improve strength and mobility, as well as increase range of motion. Orthopedic Physical Therapy is
the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of orthopedic injuries in the muscles, bones, joints, tendons, and ligaments. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Orthopedic Physical Therapists include sprains, strains, tendonitis, arthritis, ligament tears, muscle tears, joint/muscle/tendon inflammations, post-fracture injury, joint stiffness, joint pain, rotator cuff tears, and ACL tears.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Orthopedic Physical Therapists
include pain modulation techniques, manual therapy, joint mobilization, manual muscle stretching, and soft tissue mobilization.
A licensed physical therapist, including but not limited to an individual who is a Board Certified Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy, who has demonstrated specialized knowledge and skill in human anatomy and physiology, movement science; pathology/pathophysiology, pain science, medical and surgical considerations, orthopaedic physical therapy theory and practice, and critical inquiry for evidence-based practice.
Orthopedic Physical Therapists in Irvington District, Fremont, CA
