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Patient Engagement in Rehabilitation: How Our CEO’s Own Experience as a Patient Was Transformed
As a patient herself, AC Health founder Susannah Bailin understands what keeps rehabilitation patients engaged and motivated. Hear her story and learn how relationship building, intersession communications, and a trustworthy HEP app can prevent patients from dropping out before they reach their goals.
A Clinician’s Guide to the Top Physical Therapy Trends of 2025
Rehab professionals are constantly battling to keep their patients involved and engaged in their prescribed therapy, a common source of frustration and burn-out among clinicians (link to “Stopping PT” piece). Today, we’ll consider several novel strategies to better engage patients by leveraging the technology already at their fingertips – their smartphones. We’ll discuss three primary categories of apps that can help boost patient engagement with their plan of care and your practice: patient education apps, home exercise program apps, and specialty apps for specific rehab populations.
Top 10 Patient Engagement Apps for 2022
Rehab professionals are constantly battling to keep their patients involved and engaged in their prescribed therapy, a common source of frustration and burn-out among clinicians (link to “Stopping PT” piece). Today, we’ll consider several novel strategies to better engage patients by leveraging the technologyalready at their fingertips – their smartphones. We’ll discuss three primary categories of apps that can help boost patient engagement with their plan of care and your practice: patient education apps, home exercise program apps, and specialty apps for specific rehab populations.
How to Get More Physical Therapy Patients: Effective Strategies for Practice Growth
Attracting more patients is a common goal for any physical therapy clinic, yet the best approaches are grounded in practical strategies that consistently deliver results. The most effective way to get more physical therapy patients is to combine strong referral networks, targeted outreach, and a positive patient experience from the
Marketing Ideas for New Physical Therapy Clinics: Effective Strategies to Attract Patients
Launching a new physical therapy clinic brings both excitement and unique challenges, especially when it comes to drawing in those first patients. The key to successful growth is adopting targeted marketing ideas that attract new clients, build trust, and set the clinic apart from competitors. From creative digital strategies
Social Media Marketing for Physical Therapists: Effective Strategies to Grow Your Practice
Social media has become a necessary tool for physical therapists looking to grow their practices and reach more patients online. With effective social media marketing, physical therapists can boost local visibility, build trust, and demonstrate expertise directly to current and potential clients. Platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn allow clinics
HIPAA Compliant Apps for Physical Therapists
In today's digital healthcare landscape, communication efficiency must be balanced with patient privacy requirements. HIPAA compliant apps provide physical therapists with secure platforms to share protected health information while maintaining regulatory compliance and protecting patient confidentiality. These specialized applications incorporate encryption, access controls, and audit trails to ensure
Maximizing Revenue with Remote Therapeutic Monitoring Tools: Strategies for Healthcare Providers in 2025
Healthcare providers are constantly seeking innovative ways to boost revenue while improving patient care. Remote therapeutic monitoring (RTM) offers a powerful solution by enabling you to track non-physiological data such as exercise adherence and therapy progress while patients recover at home. By implementing RTM, you can create new revenue streams
Why HIPAA-Compliant Communication Matters for Physical Therapists
In today's digital world, therapists rely heavily on technology to communicate with clients, but not all platforms offer the security needed to protect sensitive patient information. As a mental health professional, you need to understand that HIPAA regulations apply to every message, email, and text you send containing protected
How to Improve Patient Compliance in Physical Therapy: Evidence-Based Strategies for Better Recovery Outcomes
Physical therapy success depends heavily on patient participation and commitment to prescribed exercises and treatment plans. When patients actively engage in their rehabilitation journey, they achieve better outcomes and faster recovery times. Improving patient compliance in physical therapy requires a combination of effective communication strategies, clear goal setting, and consistent
Physical Therapy Treatment Plan Examples: Step-by-Step Recovery Protocols for Common Injuries
Physical therapy treatment plans serve as essential roadmaps for patient recovery and rehabilitation. A detailed physical therapy plan of care outlines specific goals, interventions, and expected outcomes tailored to each patient's needs. An effective physical therapy treatment plan includes examination findings, functional limitations, measurable goals, and specific interventions scheduled at
Hep2go vs AC-Health: Comparing Top Physical Therapy Exercise Platforms
Physical therapists and healthcare providers constantly search for efficient ways to create and distribute home exercise programs (HEPs) to their patients. Hep2Go and AC Health represent two distinct approaches to solving this challenge in the digital healthcare space. While Hep2Go offers a basic exercise database for creating HEPs, AC
How Much Do Physical Therapists Make: A Salary Overview
If you're considering a career as a physical therapist, understanding salary expectations is crucial. A physical therapist made a median salary of $97,720 in 2022 with the best-paid professionals earning around $107,430 according to U.S. News. This can vary based on factors such as location and experience. Location plays a
Signs of a Bad Physical Therapist: Red Flags to Watch For
When you're entrusting your recovery and well-being to a professional, detecting signs of a subpar physical therapist is crucial. A competent therapist should prioritize your progress, listen to your concerns, and adjust treatment plans to meet your specific needs. Watch for red flags like unresponsiveness to feedback,
Things Physical Therapists Hate: Common Misconceptions and Annoyances
Have you ever wondered about the frustrations that plague physical therapists in their daily routines? These dedicated professionals aim to improve patients' quality of life, yet face hurdles that can hinder even the most enthusiastic therapist. One of the main irritants for physical therapists is non-compliant patients who do