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Greater Therapy Centers Blog

Physical Therapy Jobs: Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency Programs with Therapy Partners Group

Therapy Partners Group is thrilled to spotlight our orthopedic physical therapy residency programs, a cornerstone of our specialized training initiatives. Designed for physical therapists who aspire to excel in orthopedic care, these residencies provide in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience in managing musculoskeletal disorders. This post details our highly regarded programs, featured prominently on any physical […]

Looking at Physical Therapy Jobs? Elevate Your Career with Therapy Partners Group’s Physical Therapy Residencies

Therapy Partners Group is proud to announce the introduction of new physical therapy residencies across the United States, designed to enrich the expertise and skills of physical therapists in specialized care areas. These physical therapy residencies are available in key focus areas such as Orthopedics, Women’s Health, and Sports Physical Therapy at select high-profile facilities. […]

Therapy Partners Group Launches New Graduate Success Program in Seven States

4 Ways Physical Therapists Manage Pain

Physical therapy is among the safe and effective alternatives to opioids recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for the management of most non-cancer related pain. Whereas opioids only mask the sensation of pain, physical therapists treat pain through movement, hands-on care, exercise, and patient education. Here's how physical therapists manage pain: […]

TMJ Dysfunction

Temporomandibular joint dysfunction The temporomandibular (TM) joint is a connection between the jaw and the skull. TMJ dysfunction can be caused by an injury to this joint or it becoming damaged. TMD may also be induced by misalignment of teeth, chewing on gum, arthritis, tooth grinding, or a jaw fracture. TMJ problems cause pain in […]

Do You Have Numbness and Tingling in Your Hands? You May Have Carpal Tunnel.

Carpal Tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a common nerve injury that is estimated to occur in 3-4% of the general population. It is the most common entrapment neuropathy in the upper extremities and occurs when the median nerve is compressed as it travels through the carpal tunnel in the wrist.

Chronic Pain Relief

Are you preoccupied with pain throughout your day? Do you have to avoid or curb participation in work-related or desirable activities due to discomfort and dysfunction? While most of us will experience at least some physical pain from time to time, for some people their pain becomes chronic and long-lasting, which can lead to significant […]

Post-Surgical Rehab

Are you scheduled for an upcoming surgery and concerned about bouncing back from it well—or even hopeful that you’ll end up feeling stronger than before? Our highly skilled and experienced team of physical therapy clinicians can guide you through the entire pre-surgical and post-surgical process so that you can maximize your outcomes and make the […]

Physical Therapy for Your Feet and Ankles: Kicking the Pain

Do you find yourself missing out on many of your favorite activities due to foot and ankle pain? The amount of time we spend on our feet on any given day is extraordinary. From soft tissue strains and degenerative joint problems to broken bones, problems afflicting the foot and/or ankle can put serious constraints on […]

Wave Goodbye to Elbow, Wrist, and Hand Pain With Occupational and Physical Therapy

You use your elbows, wrists, and hands numerous times throughout the day – and nothing will make you realize how often they're used quite like feeling aches and pains in them. Just imagine your typical morning: you get out of bed, brush your teeth, shower, get dressed, make breakfast, and begin your commute to work. […]

Pre-Surgical-Rehab

It is natural to feel a bit worried about an upcoming surgical procedure. You may wonder how the surgery will go or how long the recovery period will be. Recover Faster With Pre-Surgical Rehabilitation A recovery plan will most likely require physical therapy treatments following surgery, in order to relieve your pain and regain your […]

Dizziness and Vertigo

Physical Therapy is Ideal for Dizziness & Vertigo We’ve all had the sensation of being dizzy – as if you can’t focus, can’t see straight, can’t stand upright without swaying or falling. You may even experience “tunnel vision,” where your peripheral vision goes dark for a few seconds. Dizziness is a very common condition. Vertigo, […]

Motor Vehicle Accidents and Physical Therapy

Motor vehicle accidents are a major cause of trauma. There were over 5 million motor vehicle incidents in the nation in 2012. The damage caused by a car accident might be devastating. There are both fatalities and injuries as a result of these events. An automobile accident injury can differ from person to person, although […]

Balance and Gait Disorders

Balance and gait disorders are similar in many ways, but they also have some important differences. The Mayo Clinic refers to balance disorders as anything that causes you to feel as if you are unsteady on your feet or in danger of falling, even if you are sitting or standing still. Balance and gait disorders can be […]

Sports Injuries

Sustaining a sports injury can be an absolutely agonizing experience, especially for those who LOVE the sport they participate in. Our physical therapy team is here to assist you in returning to the game feeling better, healthier, and pain-free while having a decreased risk of re-injury! What Is A Sports Injury? The phrase "sports injury" […]

Hip and Knee Pain Relief

Pain in your hips and knees can happen simultaneously or separately. These joints collaborate to allow for the best possible mobility, yet an ailment or underlying sickness might disrupt their efficiency. Your hips are ball-and-socket joints that provide support for your upper body weight. Your knees are hinge joints that enable forward and backward motion within the joint.

Neck Pain Relief

Do you have discomfort or pain while sitting in your work chair, bending your head down to tie your shoes, or attempting to get into a comfortable sleeping posture at night? If that's the case, physical therapy may be of assistance.

Back Pain and Sciatica Relief

Have you been suffering from a chronic back problem for an extended period of time? Perhaps you're not only suffering from back discomfort, but also other symptoms including numbness in your legs or pins and needles in your back. Back pain and sciatica, which is a disorder of the sciatic nerve, can frequently be linked. […]

5 Common Injuries that Skiers & Snowboarders Experience

Skiing, Snowboarding, and Physical Therapy Winter sports season is among us! Snowboard and skiing are among the top sport and recreational activities that can cause injuries that are severe enough to require medical attention. The good news is that a physical therapist can not only work on rehabilitating an injury, but they can help you […]

6 Ways Therapeutic Exercise can help during recovery

When you say the words “physical therapy” most people automatically assume you have had surgery. Yet physical therapy goes beyond post-surgical care restoring strength, endurance, flexibility and stability to people who have been injured, are in pain, or have experienced illness. Through therapeutic exercise, it is possible to have your function restored and live a […]

7 Conditions that will benefit with the use of Kinesio Tape

The Benefits of Kinesio Tape: Kinesio taping (Kinesiology taping) is a treatment technique that has grown greatly over recent years. You have likely seen kinesio tape worn by athletes, gym-goers, and even pregnant women. Kinesio tape is used by placing the thicker tape in strategic positions as a way of easing pressure on their joints and […]

8 Shoulder Injuries that Can Benefit from Physical Therapy

Do you wince when you reach overhead, slip on a T-shirt, or roll over on your shoulder at night? If so, you probably know firsthand how debilitating and frustrating a shoulder pain condition can be. Whether you injured your shoulder in a recent accident, strained your shoulder by over-training, or simply are dealing with age-related […]

Headaches: How Physical Therapy can help

If you suffer from frequent headaches, you're not alone. Tension headaches affect around 80-90 percent of people in the United States. They are also the world's third most frequent pain source, after back and neck pains! Physical treatment can help with all types of headaches, whether they are acute and brief or persistent and chronic […]

How Do You Overcome Chronic Back Pain? Ask Our Physical Therapist

Did you know that approximately 80 percent of Americans have experienced (or will experience) back pain? That’s a depressing statistic, especially if you’re already one of those sufferers. Chronic back pain can prevent you from performing the countless daily tasks you need or want to perform. Even when you’re not engaged inactivity, your back pain […]