An Argument for Physical Therapy Scope of Practice Expansions
As we shift to a value-based care system, there have been talks about expanding physical therapists' scope of practice (SOP). But why is there such a discussion in the first place? And what does it mean for therapy clinics regarding potential opportunities and threats? This post takes a...
The Importance of Rehab Therapy in Aging Well
A 1998 surveillance report by the Urban Institute found out that the population of older people aged (65 and above) will double by 2040, reaching about 80 million. It is the only time in the country's history that the aging population will be larger than children under five years. That...
Exploring Virtual Reality Physical Therapy
Virtual reality (VR) is a well-established gaming technology that enables enthusiasts to immerse into simulation with breathtaking 3D graphics and interactions. On the flip side, it's still relatively new in the medical field, and there's so much to learn about...
October is Physical Therapy Month!
Though January is the month we all start taking a deeper look into our health with the fresh start the new year brings, October too is an important month for health. In addition to the well-known Breast Cancer Awareness Month, October is Physical Therapy Month! Let’s take a jaunt through the...
Per CDC, COVID Long Haulers Could Benefit from Rehab Therapy
Disclaimer: The content of this article is only up-to-date as of the date it was published. Please consult the CDC for current information on COVID-19. COVID-19 has forever altered the medical world, and one place we’re now seeing changes is in the physical rehabilitation space. Patients who...
Managing Your Therapy Staff Across Multiple Clinics
Maintaining a strong physical therapy team can be difficult sometimes. Not only do you want to offer the best service to your patients, but you want to manage a team that flows together without flaw. Retaining a strong staff across multiple clinics can both alleviate your labor from getting too...
Successful Self-Pay Revenue Generation: An Overview
Running a physical rehabilitation therapy practice can be incredibly rewarding. Helping people and providing a service that improves the lives of patients is why most people get into this business. Keeping a clinic afloat, however, requires more than just an altruistic passion for serving others....
Righting the Occupational Therapy Frames of Reference for Your Patients
People are complicated, so there's no one-size-fits-all approach to Occupational Therapy (OT). The ten accepted Frames of Reference (FOR) in the profession speak to this hypothesis, but for many clinicians, the temptation remains to pigeonhole clients into one of the FOR while other equally...
Physical Therapy Billing Guidelines and Mistakes to Avoid
Handling your clinic’s billing may not come as naturally to you as patient care. Thankfully, there are a few physical therapy billing guidelines that will help you avoid mistakes that could be holding up your payments from insurance companies. Take a few steps to make...
Common Physical Therapy CPT Codes and How to Use Them
As much as your goal is to help your patients live more fulfilling lives, that alone is not sufficient to keep your clinic running. In this regard, generating revenues is crucial, but it remains one of the main challenges physical therapy clinics face. This is not due to a limited number...