How do you know if you have knee scar tissue and what can you do about it?
Scar tissue is your body’s natural response to trauma, and it gradually forms after the healing of a wound. However, built-up scar tissue can significantly impact your daily life and mobility, tightening and pulling on your surrounding skin and joints. This can restrict your movement and make daily activities difficult and uncomfortable. Your knee capsule can […]
What every patient needs to know about DPTs (including what DPT means)
Did you notice that some physical therapists have the letters DPT at the end of their name? What does that mean, anyway? DPT stands for Doctor of Physical Therapy, an advanced degree that indicates that the physical therapist studied in a three-year doctorate program after undergraduate school. Physical therapists are now required to complete a […]
What is the most important KPI for physical therapy clinics?
A key performance indicator (KPI) is a means of measuring the success or overall performance of a business, its employees, or how goals are being achieved within the company. Key performance indicators are metrics that can be used in several different spheres of a physical therapy company, like finances, operations and strategy. If you’re a […]
3 thoughtful gifts to buy the physical therapists who work in your clinic
Gift-giving can be a great way to boost morale around the office and create a sense of comradery, which can ultimately make the work atmosphere around your clinic more enjoyable. Thinking of getting your physical therapy staff something in recognition of their hard work and dedication to your practice? Maybe it’s a holiday or you’re […]
3 physical therapy practice management tips to help you run a more efficient business
Running a physical therapy practice is no small feat. It requires attention on many fronts, and if you don’t know which areas to streamline, your business could suffer. That’s why it’s important to take note of as many ideas and tips as you can. This will improve your overall physical therapy practice management for the […]
What’s the best way to handle patient cancellations as a physical therapist?
You’ve recently logged a patient into your system for an appointment at your clinic. Then, you get a call from that patient a few days later and they ask if they can cancel their appointment. What next? There are various ways a clinic can handle patient cancellations. To learn about how clinics can choose to […]
What to do when an old ankle injury flares up
Nearly 2 million people in the U.S. experience ankle injuries each year. They can occur for a variety of reasons including intense physical activity like sports games or even just walking. Ankle injuries could include a rolled ankle, a broken ankle, ligament tears and more. If you’ve injured your ankle in the past but you occasionally still feel […]
Why can’t I put weight on my leg without pain? Here are 5 possible explanations
If you can’t put weight on your leg without severe pain, something’s likely wrong in your knee. In this article, we’ll describe a few possible culprits for your leg pain, and we’ll explain what you may want to do next. Important note: If you can’t stand at all right now and you don’t know why, […]
Why do I have nerve pain after Achilles tendon surgery?
Achilles tendon surgery may be necessitated for those who have ruptured or torn the tendon in their heel. The Achilles tendon is a cord in the back of the ankle and heel where the heel bone connects to the muscles in the calf. When the tendon becomes overstretched, it can become ruptured or torn. The tendon can also degenerate […]
Is that a pinched nerve or pulled muscle? Here’s how to tell
Pinched nerves and pulled muscles feel similar but are very different conditions. If you have a pain in your neck or back, you might think that you pinched a nerve when you in fact pulled a muscle or vice versa. So how do you tell? Well, we’ll answer that question in this article. Let’s break […]
Front desk hiring: 3 qualities to look for in administrative staff
A good administrative staff can make or break your physical therapy clinic. If you’re a clinic owner looking to hire some new front desk talent, there are a couple of things you should consider before making a hiring decision. If you’re struggling with making decisions, here are a few qualities to look for in your […]
3 tips for designing your clinic’s vacation and sick leave policy
Building a vacation and sick leave policy for your physical therapy clinic can be tricky, especially if you’re just getting started. These types of policies are important to integrate into your practice to improve employee satisfaction and efficiency. Here are a few tips for you to keep in mind while crafting your policy. 3 tips […]