Dr. Joan Charlene Purrington PT
Physical Therapist (Pediatric) | Pediatrics
435 PHALEN BLVD SAINT PAUL MN, 55130About
Joan Purrington is a pediatric physical therapist practicing in Saint Paul, MN. Joan is a doctor specializing in physical treatment of children to help reduce pain, restore mobility, rehabilitate an injury, or increase movement and overall function. As a physical therapist, Dr. Purrington can treat multiple conditions with exercises, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, joint mobilization, heat, ice, massage, laser or light therapy and more. Dr. Purrington will create a treatment plan based on the childs specific injury, disease or condition, and might target a specific body part or body system based on the individual.
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