• How to grow your rehab clinic with new services

    First (and perhaps foremost), you must decide if you have the desire to expand the focus of your clinic.  This is awfully “touchy feely” for a business decision.  But, if you do not have deep seated motivation to grow your clinic in this way, don’t go there. 

  • open vs closed kinetic chain

    Early in rehab, one of the primary goals is to address the integrity of the healing tissue. One way to protect the tissue is by working in a CKC position. As the joint becomes more stable, it is more appropriate to add OKC exercises.

  • Functional exercises bring better outcomes for patients

    Today, documentation of functional progress is more important than ever. Presenting your treatment plans in terms of functional goals rather than strength and ROM targets increases your chances of reimbursement, and helps the client feel more engaged.

  • Low impact exercises keep clients moving without strain on the joints

    Low impact exercises are essential for post-injury recovery. Doing too much too fast can cause re-injury, and can prolong or inhibit the healing process. Simple, low impact exercises can provide many benefits and will encourage the healing process.

  • Join the #ChoosePT movement to fight the opioid crisis

    The facts are startling, and all point to a troubling truth: our nation is facing a huge drug problem that doesn't always start on the streets. For many people who become addicted to opioids (including prescription painkillers and heroin), the problem often begins at the pharmacy.

  • Momentum Sports Medicine's success in switching to cash-only, providing high-value treatment with Eccentron

    Marla Tappy's unique approach for creating a cash-pay clinic removes the frustration of insurance billing. She keeps her clients happy with the clinically superior results and engaging experience of the Eccentron.

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  • How to grow your workers' comp business as a rehab clinic

    Employers’ overall claims costs continue to rise, and Workers' Comp therapy is in high demand. Payers who handle these claims are eager to get their clients back to work and function as efficiently as possible. This presents a tremendous opportunity for your clinic.

  • Concussion management in sports

    Education plays a significant role in the prevention and recognition of TBI. In cases where an Athletic Trainer or Physical Therapist are not available on site, it becomes the role of the referees and coaches to be the “first responder.”

  • The right equipment can transform your practe, bringing better results to your clients and growing your business. But with so many options for therapeutic devices, how can you choose? Here are three factors to look for when choosing new equipment for your clinic.

  • Some of the most common golf injuries occur in the elbow, wrist, lower back, and shoulder. These injuries are mostly due to poor mechanics or overuse of weak, unstable muscles and joints. A strong golf swing transfers force through several joints and muscle groups between the foot and wrist.

  • Doctors trusts you with the responsibility of treating their patients.  Those doctors are your customers – and if you ask, they may refer more patients to you.  But, how do you ask?  Here’s a straightforward approach to having that meeting and asking for more referrals.

  • Creating new referral sources is about building enough trust in you and your clinic for a prospective referral source (someone who doesn’t know you or your clinic), to give you and your clinic a try with one of their patients. Once you have maximized your patient share from your existing referral sources, it’s time to…