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Physical therapy industry writing on workforce, compensation, practice economics, and rehab operations. Updated weekly.
The Future of Physical Therapy and Fitness w/ Dr. Kelly Starrett
What does the future hold for physical therapy and fitness industries? How do we reach the masses with a unified message? Find…
5 Types Of Leadership
Leadership and a position title isn’t always mutually inclusive. Just because you are a leader, doesn’t necessarily mean you have a title.…
Untold Physio Stories (S3E6): The Core of the Matter with Scotty Butcher
Transverse Abdominus (TA) training, should we still be doing it? On this week’s show we have two Canadians! Scotty Butcher from Strength Rebels tell…
3 Business Competencies PTs NEED To Know
It’s not surprise nor secret: Physical Therapist know little to nothing about business. The most we can boast in our formal training…
3 Positive Culture Shifts PTs NEED To Make
Culture is important. It defines communities, regional mindsets, organizations, and professions in how they see the world, what they value, and how…
In Hand Health & Therapist Essentials
A sponsored review. In Hand Health is a unique platform combining patient engagement and provider communications as a healthcare portal, able to be…
Healthcare DisruPTion 11: Book Club
Listen in as Jerry Durham and Andrew Rothschild share their favorite business focused books to help you improve your physical therapy business.
Physical Therapy: The Future of Opportunity
What does the future hold for physical therapy? We believe plenty of opportunities. We aren't the only ones. This is the first…
5 Important Takeaways from #APTANSC 2016
A Fresh Perspective by Cruz Romero 1. The Attendance! There were over 900 DPT and PTA students at NSC this year! This…
Untold Physio Stories (S3E5): Take the Shot with Ivo Waerlop
When “something just doesn’t seem right.” This week we have Dr. Ivo Waerlop of The Gait Guys back for an encore performance…
Untold Physio Stories (S3E4): One Size Doesn’t Fit All with Ivo Waerlop
If it had feet, I was going to put an orthotic under that foot. Join Dr. Ivo Waerlop of Rehab Chalk Talk…
Healthcare DisruPTion 10: Diving into Low Back Pain and Physical Therapy
Welcome to Episode 10! We’ve hit double digits Welcome back to Andrew! Today’s episode is a deeper dive into the Richard…
What Would You Do If You Had Low Back Pain?
During the APTA Private Practice Section Annual Conference in Las Vegas, Dr. Gene Shirokobrod and myself decided to roam the streets with…
2016 Private Practice Human Resources Survey/Report
Earlier this year, we came out with the 2016 DPT Talent Acquisition Report. Most of the results were not surprising; however, the…
Untold Physio Stories (S3E3): Doctors as a Referral Source with Aaron LeBauer
Starting out a business is tough! If you have some family as a potential referral source, that would make it easier, right?…
#PPS2016 Recap
Last week was the APTA’s Private Practice Section’s Annual Conference, #PPS2016. To say that it was off the hook… would still yet…
Strategic Partnership for Physical Therapy Version 2.0
Today’s Fresh Perspective comes from newly graduated Doctor of Physical Therapy, Mitch Babcock! There is a revolution happening in physical therapy. Physical…
Finances stressing you out? Don’t let it.
A guest blog post by: Joseph Reinke, CFA, CEO of FitBUX In many surveys, when asked what causes someone the most stress,…
An Exclusive Interview with APTA Leadership
A while back, we stirred the pot a bit by asking on social channels: “Why are you NOT an APTA Member?” We…
Untold Physio Stories (S3E2): Patient Expectations and Prognosis with Zach Long
How long does patellar tedinopathy take to heal? Dr. Zach Long of The Barbell Physio shares a story of when a patient’s expectations of…