De Novo or Acquisition Growth: Which Option is Best?
Read the article here. You’re ready to expand your company – should you open a new start-up clinic or look for an acquisition opportunity? BY JANIE TAYLOR, CEO, PT, DPT You opened a clinic—you have learned the ins and outs of private practice and you’re ready to do it all over again! Physical therapists who […]
Here’s Why Incline Walking Can Be Better Than Running, According to a PT
Read the article here. When I think of the things that make me sweat the most, it’s a tie between trying stand-up comedy for the first time and 15 minutes of incline walking. Though the former could raise your heart, the latter is a really good form of cardio to try. This exercise has a […]
Dealing with a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP)
It’s a new year, and if you’ve set health-related resolutions, you can’t afford to be sidelined by aches and pains. It’s time to get checked out by your physical therapist! Booking your first appointment after switching health plans or a deductible reset can be scary. Trust us – we get it! The good news is […]
Physical Therapy Predictions 2022
I have been making #physicaltherapy predictions for a long time! Here are the last three years: 2021, 2020, and 2019. Despite the pandemic, I think many of them were accurate, particularly COVID ones. On the other hand, I missed the mark on some (MIPS!!), and obviously, we haven’t and might not hit “post-pandemic.” For […]
Here’s Why Tight Clothes Aren’t the Best Way To Dress for Cold Weather
Read the full article here. You’ve probably been there: tightly bundled up and wearing so many layers that you’re already starting to sweat. Well, it turns out that bundling up in super tight clothing for an outdoor workout is not necessarily the best way to dress for cold weather. The reason? Tight clothes can slow […]
‘Really takes its toll’: North Texas centers offer treatment for COVID-19 long-haulers
The number of coronavirus patients who experience long COVID is hard to quantify, but studies show it is more prevalent among people who have a severe case of the disease. Read the whole article here. Scott Amon was getting ready for work one Saturday in June 2020 when he noticed he couldn’t catch his breath. […]
Where to Go First When Something Hurts
If you’re experiencing musculoskeletal pain, it can be confusing trying to figure out where to go first. Primary care physician? Physical therapist? Specialist? Urgent care? Let’s break it down. First off, what exactly is musculoskeletal pain, and how do I know when I need to see someone for it? Musculoskeletal pain is pain that affects […]
Tight Hamstrings Can Cause Lower Back Pain—Here’s What a Physical Therapist Wants You To Do
Tight Hamstrings Can Cause Lower Back Pain—Here’s What a Physical Therapist Wants You To Do Lower back pain might be one of life’s great mysteries, and unlike, say, Bigfoot, many of us have experienced back pain IRL. Still, it’s challenging to pinpoint the origin because your spine and muscular system are interconnected. One surprising culprit […]
‘Text Neck’ Can Happen To Anyone—Here Are Four PT-Approved Stretches
Screen time is almost entirely unavoidable these days, and one result is colloquially known as “text neck” or “tech neck.” This refers to the neck and back strain that comes from bending your head down to look at your device. Text neck can happen when doing an activity that forces you to lower your head. It’s […]
The (Many) Benefits of Seeing a Physical Therapist
Seeing your physical therapist first when you’ve got musculoskeletal pain is a no-brainer, for a multitude of reasons. You get better faster. We know we’re stating the obvious – the sooner you get started, the sooner you get better – but we’ve got some research to back this one up. A 2015 Health Services Research […]