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Get to know Physical Therapist, Dr. Katie D. Thomas, who serves patients in Carrollton, Georgia

Dr. Thomas is a reputable physical therapist practicing with Physical Therapy Complete, LLC, in Carrolton, Georgia. She performs exercise therapy, endurance exercises, and pain and mobility assessments. As a physical therapist, she provides a variety of medical tests, procedures and therapies including medical massage, physical exercise therapy, and acupuncture.

In addition to holding a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree and a Doctor of Science in Physical Therapy (DScPT) degree, Dr. Thomas is a Certified Manual Physical Therapist (CMPT) and a Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT). 

Physical Therapy is a medical specialty focused on reducing or eliminating patient pain and increasing mobility without surgery or medication. Physical therapists treat conditions such as arthritis or spinal injury, loss of mobility due to post-operative injury or trauma, athletic injury, congenital birth defects, or disorders like multiple sclerosis (MS) and Parkinson’s disease. Outside her professional commitments, Dr. Hurtado is married and enjoys traveling and exercise. In addition to English, she speaks Spanish.

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With precision, Dr. Thomas designs tailored treatment plans based on the patient’s explicit condition. Dr. Thomas boasts a prestigious Doctor of Science in Physical Therapy degree and Doctor of Physical Therapy, which she uses to offer innovative treatment options to her patients. Additionally, she is a certified lymphedema expert and manual physical therapist.

Physical therapy focuses on alleviating pain and enhancing mobility in patients. This treatment option does not rely on medication or any other surgical procedure. The main work of a physical therapist is to diagnose and offer treatment plans for patients suffering from arthritis, spinal injury, Parkinson’s Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, and other post-operative traumas.

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