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Have a question about something you’re experiencing or curious about a topic you’d like to learn about from one of our experienced physical therapists? Reach out and our team will email you directly with their expert advice as well as post the response here.

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Muscle soreness is a natural part of the strength training process, especially for individuals managing conditions such as severe osteoporosis.
Various factors can contribute to post-accident shoulder issues, including weakness and stiffness in the rotator cuff muscles, frozen shoulder affecting joint structure, and nerve injuries.
Knee braces can be a helpful aid for managing pain and limiting certain movements in the short term. A PT can conduct a thorough evaluation, determine the cause of your pain, and provide a personalized program for rehabilitation and recovery.
A Guide to Relieving Pectoral Pain During Push-Ups: Tips and Solutions
In general, it is normal for people to have an arch in their low back. This curve is called “lumbar lordosis.” If excessive, it can lead to low back pain.
Several structures can contribute to lateral shoulder pain. Pain may be exasperated by weakness, lack of mobility or tightness in the region.
Overall, integrating physical therapy into your care plan can be a crucial step in managing the progression of diabetic neuropathy.
There are things you can do at home to help with tailbone pain, also known as coccydynia, but seeking guidance from a PT is your best option.
back pain, Exercise, Posture, tailbone
A physical therapist can provide an in-depth analysis of your breathing and upper body mobility, utilizing findings to create a custom treatment plan.
BreathWorks, Exercise, injury prevention, mobility, physical therapy

About our clinical experts:

All Therapeutic Associates physical therapists actively pursue ongoing continuing education to remain skilled and knowledgeable in the latest research and treatment techniques. Our Orthopaedic Residents are licensed physical therapists currently going through TAI’s most comprehensive and advanced education offering, our APTA-accredited Orthopaedic Residency Training Program. In most cases, residents will reply to your Ask the Experts questions with guidance from our experienced clinician team. Information provided is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician, physical therapist, or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. We cannot guarantee that all questions will be answered and response times will vary.

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PT Cohort

The PT Cohort is a year-long program that includes four sessions (one per quarter). Each session includes a day of learning and professional development along with social events in the evening after each session. 

The desired outcome of the PT Cohort is build connections with other PT and teammates, grow knowledge of the company, understand foundational clinical frameworks, learn about clinical growth opportunities, and feeling excited about the opportunity to align your role with your personal values.

Clinical Mentorship

We support therapists in building clinical practice skills such as differential diagnosis, assessment, and treatment. Mentorship also supports therapists in building a general professional skillset, including leading a team, schedule management, optimizing workflows, interprofessional relationship building and personal education plan development.

Our program offers a 1:1 mentorship with a fellowship trained certified mentor, scheduled study groups, and monthly office hours. 

Orthopedic Residency Program

The most comprehensive and intensive clinical education program that Therapeutic Associates (TAI) offers is our Orthopedic Residency Program. Our mission is to deliver a high quality and sustainable Orthopedic Residency Program that facilitates the development of advanced learner providers with superior orthopedic clinical management skills.

Our goal is to create practitioners who become Board Certified in Orthopedics and who obtain specialty certification in Manual Therapy (NAIOMT CMPT) to better serve our patients. Residents broadly gain orthopedic and manual therapy skills and may specifically focus on an area of clinical interest that directs projects and other work.

DE&I Bridging the Gap Scholarship

The TAI Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Scholarship is an annual award offered to a minority who is currently attending or applying to a PT or PTA school and has been a TAI employee for at least 1 year, within the past 5 years.

The DE&I Bridging the Gap Scholarship will be awarded annually to 3 recipients in the amount of $1,500 per person.

Examples of a minority are but not limited to: Race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity/expression, religion, sexual preference, physical ability, age socioeconomic status, citizenship, weight, education, family or marital status.

Employee Service Scholarship

This Employee Service Scholarship Program is intended to support TAI teammates who engage in charitable service. TAI wants to support our teammates’ involvement in this work through financial investment, and to learn from and share these experiences as living practice of our core values.

James B. McKillip Scholarship

The James B. McKillip scholarship was established to support individuals pursuing a career in physical therapy and continue the growth of the profession. This scholarship seeks to honor Jim McKillip’s legacy and entrepreneurial heart by helping those looking to make a difference in the profession. 

The McKillip family wishes to continue his legacy through the Jim McKillip scholarship. This scholarship seeks to support students who aspire to dedicate their careers to helping others as a physical therapy professional. This scholarship is held annually, with up to 6 scholarships awarded in the amount of $2,500 per person.

Student Dept Benefit Program

For employees that are eligible for the Student Debt Program and complete the requirements necessary to participate, Therapeutic Associates, Inc. will make payments directly to the employee’s selected eligible loan service provider.

This monthly payment made by Therapeutic Associates, Inc., is an additional payment designed to help employees pay their loans off faster and save on interest; employees are expected to continue making the minimum required monthly payments to their loan service provider even if their monthly payments are less than the program monthly payment. 

Tuition Advancement Student Loan Reimbursement

TAI offers tuition advancement intended to supplement an employee’s existing financial support for professional development. The Pre-Professional Tuition Advancement Program is intended for existing employees pursuing a professional clinician pathway (DPT or PTA degree, most commonly).

Post-Professional Tuition Advancement

TAI is committed to helping our team members achieve personal mastery through educational endeavors (and otherwise). Specifically, we offer financial support for committed learning programs and examinations that align with our core culture and competencies.

The post-professional program is for existing employees embarking upon a learning endeavor that goes well beyond an annual con-ed stipend such as fellowship programs, MBA, and specialty certifications.

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