Looking to expand your services and revenue potential beyond the traditional insurance model? My practice hasn’t billed an insurance company in 15+ years. I don’t have a brick-and-mortar clinic. All of the services we provide to employers are conducted onsite. The opportunity to provide direct-to-employer services has never been greater! Employers can no longer ignore, avoid, or dismiss the musculoskeletal health of their workforce. 

Osteoporosis is a global public health concern, particularly affecting older adults and postmenopausal women, resulting in weakened bones and increased fracture risk. However, strength training has emerged as an effective, evidence-based approach for improving bone health and reducing osteoporosis risk. Regular strength training exercises enhance bone mineral density (BMD), increase muscle mass, and improve balance, thereby minimizing the likelihood of falls and fractures.

Integrated care is a comprehensive approach to health services that aims to deliver coordinated, patient-centered care across preventive, curative, and palliative domains. Defined by the World Health Organization (WHO), this model prioritizes continuity, collaboration, and accessibility to enhance health outcomes and equity.

It’s been an interesting few years regarding employee/employer relations and the physical therapy (PT) profession. Flawed policies and workplace inequities, including workplace safety, are now being called out and addressed. In our profession, PT students and new graduates are more vocal and adept than ever, pushing for changes to make PT the financially rewarding, long-term career they’ve envisioned.

Suppose you could do one thing to be more effective and efficient in your clinical practice, expand your professional network, and feel supported in pursuits such as research and teaching. Wouldn’t you jump on that opportunity? Physical therapy mentorship relationships can provide these benefits and MORE!

The 2023 American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) House of Delegates adopted the position statement Support For Initiatives to Improve Health in Rural Communities which outlines many of the challenges in meeting the need for physical therapists in rural communities. The Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Scope of Practice work group1 determined that increasing awareness of practice challenges and opportunities in rural health communities could help to increase interest among physical therapists...

Preparing for the Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) exam can be a daunting task, but with the right approach, you can set yourself up for success. As a physical therapist, obtaining the OCS certification is a significant milestone that can elevate your career and enhance your clinical expertise. This guide will provide you with practical tips and strategies to help you pass the OCS exam.

The recent updates to the Medicare fee schedule have significant implications for physical therapy practices. Bob Hall, JD, MPAff, our payment expert, breaks down the key changes and what they mean for you.

Key Highlights

1. 2.8% Fee Schedule Cut

When it comes to clinical decision-making, the human mind is both a powerful ally and a potential saboteur. As physical therapists, our goal is to provide the best possible care to our patients, but cognitive biases often cloud our judgment. Understanding and addressing these biases is crucial to refining our clinical reasoning skills. Let’s take a look at five reasoning biases.

Direct to Employer (D2E) services are heralding a new era in physical therapy. With the growing interest towards D2E, physical therapists are moving closer to becoming first-contact providers for neuromusculoskeletal (NMSK) services for workers. Embracing the D2E model of physical therapy delivery could be the strategic career move you need to reignite your passion and truly practice physical therapy at the highest level of your expertise.