Tag Archives: evidence based physical therapy

Indiana Residents Gain Direct Access to Physical Therapy on July 1, 2013

Currently, Indiana patients wanting to seek physical therapy are required to obtain a prescription or referral from a physician.  Beginning July 1, 2013 individuals in Indiana can seek direct access to a physical therapist without a referral.  One of the individuals involved with making this change a reality, President of the Indiana chapter of the [...]

Tapping into New Referral Sources

Physicians are often one of the top sources physical therapists rely on for referrals.  However, they don’t have to be. Today’s expert joins us for a second time, Jarod Carter, PT, DPT, MTC owns cash-based physical therapy clinic, Carter Physiotherapy . He shares some of the secrets to obtaining non-physician referrals. Author of the book [...]

New HEP Compliance Tool for Physical Therapy Patients

Patients sometimes need a friendly reminder to do their prescribed home exercises and a gentle nudge to change their behavior.  Today’s expert offers a solution to help patients make exercise a part of their daily routine.  James Lomuscio is the co-founder of DropKicker, a HEP compliance tool for physical therapy patients The DropKicker system allows [...]

Optimistic Outlook for Private Practice Physical Therapy

One of the biggest trends in healthcare is the consolidation for care. Hospital and physician-owned physical therapy practices are on the rise. To discuss how the market is changing and how you can combat these changes is Tannus Quatre, PT, of Vantage Clinical Solutions. He consults and advises physical therapists who own their own physical [...]