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How to Improve Patient Compliance in Physical Therapy: Evidence-Based Strategies for Better Recovery Outcomes

By |2025-02-10T23:46:14-05:00February 10th, 2025|Latest News + Research|

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 support from healthcare providers. Studies

Physical Therapy Treatment Plan Examples: Step-by-Step Recovery Protocols for Common Injuries

By |2025-02-10T23:46:02-05:00February 10th, 2025|Latest News + Research|

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 an appropriate frequency and duration

Hep2go vs AC-Health: Comparing Top Physical Therapy Exercise Platforms

By |2025-02-10T23:37:23-05:00February 10th, 2025|Latest News + Research|

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 Health provides a HIPAA-compliant platform

How Much Do Physical Therapists Make: A Salary Overview

By |2025-01-04T01:30:03-05:00January 4th, 2025|Latest News + Research|

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 significant role. For instance, ZipRecruiter

Patient Retention in Physical Therapy: Strategies for Success and Improved Outcomes

By |2024-12-09T17:05:31-05:00December 9th, 2024|Latest News + Research|

Patient retention in physical therapy is crucial for the success of clinics and the well-being of patients. By focusing on strategies that enhance engagement and communication, clinics can significantly reduce patient dropout rates. Understanding the underlying issues that cause patients to leave can empower practitioners to create a more supportive treatment environment. The ability to

A Clinician’s Guide to the Top Physical Therapy Trends of 2025

By |2025-01-04T01:31:53-05:00January 18th, 2022|Independent Practices and Entrepreneurs, Latest News + Research, Patient/Clients For Life|

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.

The Patient-Provider Relationship

By |2022-03-17T12:19:08-04:00December 17th, 2021|Latest News + Research|

Clinicians intuitively understand the value of developing strong relationships with their patients. The research supports this intuition: patients who have a therapeutic alliance with their provider demonstrate better clinical outcomes, and satisfied patients keep coming back. Learn how AC Health can help you build better relationships to improve outcomes and grow your business.

Remote Therapeutic Monitoring: Your Guide for Coding Changes in 2022

By |2022-04-14T09:46:29-04:00November 30th, 2021|Latest News + Research|

CMS intends to debut five new Remote Therapeutic Monitoring (RPM) codes in January 2022, allowing physical therapists and possibly other rehabilitation providers to bill for the time they spend monitoring and analyzing patient data collected from in-home medical devices. These new codes have the potential to expand telehealth and hybrid care offerings in the rehabilitation space, increasing the accessibility and convenience of rehab services for patients and maximizing revenue for outpatient practices. Learn how remote therapeutic monitoring can improve patient adherence and outcomes in your practice.

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