Kristie A Smith PT
Physical Therapist
2720 8th Street Sw Therapy Suite Altoona IA, 50009About
Kristie Smith is a physical therapist practicing in Altoona, IA. Kristie Smith specializes in physical treatment to help a patient reduce pain, restore mobility, rehabilitate an injury, or increase movement and overall function. As a physical therapist, Kristie Smith can treat multiple conditions with exercises, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, joint mobilization, heat, ice, massage, laser or light therapy and more. Kristie Smith will create a treatment plan based on the patients specific injury or condition, and might target a specific body part or body system based on the individual.
Provider Details
Kristie A Smith PT's Practice location
Kristie A Smith PT's reviews
Write ReviewRecommended Articles
- Recovery After a Laminectomy
Laminectomy is a surgical procedure done for the removal of the lamina, bone spurs, and ligaments that may be putting pressure on your spinal nerves and causing lower back pain. The procedure is said to be one of the most commonly performed back surgeries. Below is a detailed information on what...
- What is Tommy John Surgery?
Named after Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher, Tommy John, who took up this new procedure to repair his affected elbow, this surgery is common among athletes to correct a ligament that is injured. Also known as ulnar collateral ligament (UCL reconstruction), the injured ligament is replaced with a tendon...
- What to Expect After a Laminectomy
If you experience back pain that grows severe, your doctor may recommend surgery depending on the cause. Over the centuries, back pain has been constantly a growing condition. You may be facing a lumbar laminectomy at any time.During a LaminectomyLaminectomies are done under general anesthesia,...
- Is Physical Therapy Meant for Short-term Use?
Short-term physical therapy provides treatment for patients recovering from an accident, surgery, or illness. Generally, people requiring short-term therapies might remain involved in certain programs for a couple of days or weeks.Physical therapy helps patients achieve their maximum functional...
- What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Bursitis?
Bursitis is a condition that affects many people around the globe who have no idea what is causing them pain or end up misjudging what might be wrong with their body tissues. Others might have a general idea of what bursitis is but cannot tell when they are suffering from it. This is because they...
- Ice Baths Relieve Sore Muscles
According to a new study ice baths are as effective as compression stockings and stretching to relieve soreness caused by an intense workout. “Ice bath reduced the muscle soreness by 20% and this was equivalent to other popular methods of recovery," says Chris Bleakley, PhD, a researcher at the...
Nearby Providers
- Kala M Frederiksen PT1905 INGERSOLL AVE STE 104 DES MOINES IA 50309
- Kayla Deighan1520 NW Irvinedale Dr, Suite 103 Ankeny IA 50023
- David S Freeseman PT5700 University Ave West Des Moines IA 50266
- Dr. Detlef James Maltas DPT6000 University Ave West Des Moines IA 50266
- Samuel I Huey DPT450 Laurel St Des Moines IA 50314
- Thomas R Rodemyer PT1705 N Ankeny Blvd Ankeny IA 50023