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Mrs. Defne Zeynep Peterson PT,DPT
Physical Therapist | Neurology
901 Nevin Ave Richmond CA, 94801About
Defne Peterson is a physical therapist practicing in Richmond, CA. Defne Peterson 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, Defne Peterson can treat multiple conditions with exercises, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, joint mobilization, heat, ice, massage, laser or light therapy and more. Defne Peterson 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.
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