Tag Archives: direct access

A Private Physical Therapy Practice that Has Withstood the Test of Time

Wonder what it takes for a private physical therapy practice to continue to grow and prosper since 1978?  Today’s expert, Shawn Burger, MPT of Burger Rehabilitation, shares some of the secrets to running a successful family-owned private practice. The clinic was started by his mother and is now the oldest private practice of their size [...]

New Non-Profit Research Rehab Institute Serves the Needs of the Community

Movement plays a huge role in human performance and overall quality of life. Today’s guest is an advocate for helping people move without pain through research, education and service.  Dr. Maury Hayashida, founder of Hayashida & Associates Physical Therapy and Executive Director of The Research Institute of Human Movement (RIHM) recently joined PT Talker to [...]

Moving Physical Therapy Forward

What does the evidence really show?  That’s a question today’s expert is constantly asking.  A forward-thinking physical therapist and advocate for practicing physical therapy that follows the evidence, Joseph Brence, DPT is the facility director at Keystone Rehab Systems and founder of the Forward Thinking PT blog. Brence encourages physical therapists to look at the [...]

Embracing Change is the Key to Private Practice Success

Declining reimbursements and increased competition from hospital and doctor-owned physical therapy clinics often make it difficult for private practice physical therapy clinics to remain profitable. Despite the challenges, Blaine Stimac, PT, owner and CEO of Professional Therapy Associates, has a positive outlook on the future.  He shares some of the things his private practice is [...]