About GPT Greenwood Physical Therapy
GPT Greenwood Physical Therapy is a highly recommended rehabilitation center that specializes in a wide range of services, including sports rehab, pregnancy and post-partum care, post-operative rehab, auto accident and work injury treatment, manual therapy, and vestibular rehab. Patients frequently commend the expertise and compassion of the physical therapists, who provide thorough diagnoses and tailored treatment plans to help individuals overcome various physical discomforts and return to their active lifestyles. The clinic is known for its clean and well-resourced environment, which enhances the overall experience. Many patients have shared positive experiences working with therapists like Carolyn and Josh, who build flexible programs with achievable goals. Their friendly and encouraging approach helps patients feel supported throughout their recovery. For instance, one patient came in limping in pain and left with strength and confidence, crediting the effective treatment they received. Katie, another therapist, has been praised for her ability to help clients manage chronic pain issues and improve their overall body awareness. She effectively communicates complex concepts, making it easier for patients to understand their treatment. The staff at GPT Greenwood Physical Therapy are dedicated to providing personalized and comprehensive care, ensuring that patients feel comfortable and supported as they work towards their recovery goals. The straightforward insurance process and effective results make GPT Greenwood Physical Therapy a trusted choice for those seeking physical therapy services.
I worked with top-notch therapists at GPT Greenwood in a clean and well-resourced clinic. The Ravenna location has also been wonderful in the past. At Greenwood, Carolyn helped me immensely in recovering from a back injury. She built a flexible program with achievable goals and was always encouraging and kind. In the beginning, her schedule had filled up so I worked with Josh. He was just as patient and knowledgeable, and I was impressed with how well they managed my program together.
I came into the clinic limping in pain and was discharged with strength, confidence, and no pain. Thank you!
Working with Josh Parafina at GPT Greenwood Office has been a great experience for a myriad of issues I have experienced over the past 2 years. I started PT In Fall 2023 with following a fall that sprained my ankle (which had been sprained before a time or two) and impacted my knee. I worked through these issues, increasing my ankle and knee stability while improving balance through the exercise program. During that period, I also addressed a flare of lower back and hip pain which I have experienced on and off for many years and learned to manage through his recommended exercises. In Spring 2024, I developed long COVID, after my 3rd infection with COVID. My post-exertional fatigue (crashes) left me barely able to walk around the block after being moderately active for years (swimming 2x week and hour long walks on our neighborhood hill in Greenwood and hiking occasionally). My heart rate would soar to 120-140s just standing at the sink doing dishes for 10 minutes, when that usually was my heart rate after walking up our hill. My Primary Dr. referred me for PT to work on reconditioning and the clinic she offered was not covered under my insurance (Aetna), so I reached out to Josh Parafina again from GPT to see if they could help. He was honest about not having treated anyone with Long Covid symptoms before but shared how he would approach my recovery with a ground up program with very gradual steps up in reps and level of difficulty while checking in frequently on how I was doing energy level wise after doing the exercises and making sure I had moderations to fall back on and signs for when to take breaks. I saw improvement in my strength and stamina build back over the 4 months we worked together. I appreciated that he asked lots of questions about what I could and could not do at work and in my life and to target exercises to get me back to where I was and even improve beyond where I had been before long COVID. He was a great listener and was patient with me, showing me the difference between how I was doing an exercise and how he was doing it, showing which parts of my body were trying to work harder while others we dialing it in. As a person not imbued with body intelligence, it was really helpful for me to learn these really basic core, squat, lunging and lifting forms correctly which may have been glossed over in other exercise programs I have done. They do initial, interim, and final strength/mobility tests to show your progress along the way which is encouraging. I highly recommend getting into to GPT whether it is a new or reoccurring injury or issue, their staff try their best to get you in as soon as possible. A great resource that I will use again if and when something comes up again.
I saw Katie for a period of about 7 months to help me deal with a myriad of chronic pain issues. She was able to help me address individual areas of pain and build strength and stability, as well as understand the ways these areas relate to each other and generally increase my understanding of my own body. With her knowledge and adaptability we were able to handle both acute pain and long term issues, and improve my body's general capabilities. Katie is a great communicator who easily explained things any time something confused me - whether that was to clarify a question she asked me so I could give more specific answers, or to explain how a particular movement I struggled with would work. With Katie's openness, expertise, and encouragement, I was able to learn a lot, feel comfortable and supported, and generally move a lot better (and have confidence that I could continue to improve my body condition when "graduating")!