Dr. Michael Ra D.O., MPT
Physical Therapist
175 GUNNING RIVER RD BARNEGAT NJ, 08005About
Michael Ra is a physical therapist practicing in BARNEGAT, NJ. Michael Ra 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, Michael Ra can treat multiple conditions with exercises, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, joint mobilization, heat, ice, massage, laser or light therapy and more. Michael Ra 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.
Education and Training
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine 2011
Provider Details
Treatments
- Stroke
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Pain
- Abnormal Gait
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