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Larry Ortega

Orthopedic Physical Therapist

Gender: Male
Experience: 3 years

About Larry Ortega

Larry Ortega is an orthopedic physical therapist and physical therapy assistant. Mr. Larry Ortega has 3 years of experience in orthopedic physical therapy.

Licenses

Larry Ortega has been registered with the National Provider Identifier database since November 10, 2020, and his NPI number is 1144822677. Mr. Ortega certified his NPI information on 11/10/2020.

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To schedule an appointment with Mr. Larry Ortega, please call (480) 619-3842.

Orthopedic Physical Therapist

Mr. Larry Ortega is an Orthopedic Physical Therapist in Mesa, AZ 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, Larry Ortega 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 Mesa, AZ

Physical Therapy Assistant

Physical therapist assistants are skilled health care providers who are graduates of a physical therapist assistant associate degree program accredited by an agency recognized by the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education or Council on Postsecondary Accreditation, who assists the physical therapist in providing physical therapy. The supervising physical therapist is directly responsible for the actions of the physical therapist assistant. The PTA performs physical therapy procedures and related tasks that have been selected and delegated by the supervising physical therapist. Duties of the PTA include assisting the physical therapist in implementing treatment programs, training patients in exercised and activities of daily living, conducting treatments, and reporting to the physical therapist on the patient's responses. In addition to direct patient care, the PTA may also perform such functions as patient transport, and clinic or equipment preparation and maintenance. Currently more than half of all states require PTAs to be licensed, registered or certified. (2) An individual who works under the supervision of a physical therapist to assist him or her in providing physical therapy services. A physical therapy assistant may, for instance, help patients follow an appropriate exercise program that will increase their strength, endurance, coordination, and range of motion and train patients to perform activities of daily life.

Physical Therapy Assistants in Mesa, AZ

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