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Navigating your therapy practice can be difficult. AC Health’s Blog is here to help. We are here to offer you information on the latest in patient engagement, research the business of running a clinic, and more. We not only will give you the facts, but help you understand them in today’s world where headlines are changing every day.

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.

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

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

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

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