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7 Examples of Patient Communication During a Crisis ( + Free Checklist)
With the current environment, we’re all facing new obstacles and challenges when it comes to private practice, rehab therapy, and business in general. In this guide, we’ll cover how to address this crisis in your patient communications and how your practice can continue thriving. What to say Communicating...
02 April, 2020
Astym Therapy Found The Real Source of My Pain!
When I was 15, I was in a car accident, and I had whiplash. Shortly after, I developed tendinitis in my thumbs, making it difficult for me to take exams and do my homework. I had physical therapy on my thumbs and injection shots to get...
26 March, 2020
The Secret To Boosting Your Outcomes
It is an essential part of modern-day outpatient physical therapy practice to obtain and provide proof of positive outcomes. Achieving good outcomes will affect payment for services, insurance contracts, referrals, and an individual physical therapist’s employment, salary, and professional development....
21 January, 2020
My First Marathon After Astym Therapy!
I have wanted to run a marathon ever since I can remember. I've had 7 children in the past 15 years. My oldest is 15 and a half and my baby is now 20 months old. In between their pregnancies, births, and breastfeeding, I tried...
19 December, 2019
How To Use Social Proof To Market Your Practice
Social proof is one of the most powerful marketing strategies in the rehabilitation industry, but many clinics still aren't sure how to use it to market to their patients and referral sources. In this guide, we’ll help you understand what social proof is and how you can incorporate it into your practice’s marketing strategy.
12 December, 2019
What Is Insulin Injection Site Fibrosis?
Diabetes is an increasingly prevalent disease within the United States, with an estimate of 30.3 million people having diabetes as of 2015. That’s roughly 9.4% of the United States population diagnosed. Some diabetics require insulin injections to regulate their blood sugar. The insulin is injected into select locations of the body where the fatty tissue is ideal for the absorption of insulin. For the insulin-dependent diabetic, injections are a part of daily life, but regular injections into the same location can come with side effects.
13 November, 2019
How To Fix The #1 Mistake Runners Make
Running can be a rewarding recreation and good exercise. However, it can be problematic if it’s the sole source of exercise and physical fitness. One of the worst things an athlete can do for their health and performance is to limit themselves to the same activity every single time they exercise. A focused, singular activity can increase the risk of overuse injuries, create an imbalance of strength, and limit the potential to improve overall strength, endurance, and stamina.
12 November, 2019
Advice From The Experts: How To Treat The Injured Runner
We sat down with our running experts, Rachel Dillon, PT, DPT, Astym cert, and Scott Tilson, PT, DPT, Astym cert, to talk about their experience treating runners and the running community.
07 November, 2019
Astym Therapy Got Me Back To Ultrarunning
Repetitive abuse and neglect had taken its toll on my left calf. As an ultrarunner I push the envelope of extremes. I had to take a break from running When I me Sae, my PT, and he explained the Astym procedure, I was hopeful...
14 October, 2019