Front desk hiring: 3 qualities to look for in administrative staff

A good administrative staff can make or break your physical therapy clinic. If you’re a clinic owner looking to hire some new front desk talent, there are a couple of...

3 tips for designing your clinic’s vacation and sick leave policy

Building a vacation and sick leave policy for your physical therapy clinic can be tricky, especially if you’re just getting started. These types of policies are important to integrate into...

3 strategies for improving physical therapy patient retention

If you’re a physical therapy practice owner, you’ll likely want to know how you can retain your physical therapy patients. Regular visits from patients can ensure a steady flow of...

4 ways to improve employee engagement and retention in your PT clinic

For physical therapy owners, just as it is for any business owner, improving employee engagement and retention rates is vital. It helps ensure that your practice isn’t losing money and...

Heat or ice for sciatica

Heat or ice for sciatica? Which works better?

Sciatica is a condition that occurs when the sciatic nerve is pinched, causing a pain that radiates out from the lower back through the hips and down the legs. Experts...

The value of a physical therapy mentorship program

A mentor can be a valuable resource for any physical therapy clinic. Mentorship programs can help shape a new physical therapy graduate who has recently started working at your practice....

Burning sensation in your lower back? Here are 5 potential causes

Burning sensation in your lower back? Here are 5 potential causes

Back pain can take many forms. Sometimes your lower back muscles feel tight and stiff. Other times you experience a sharp pain when standing up. Often, back pain takes the...

How do physical therapists treat crushed foot injuries?

A crush injury is one that has been named quite literally. When a crush injury occurs, it involves a high amount of force or pressure being applied to an area...

Back hurts when you sneeze? Here’s why and what to do about it

Does your back hurt when you sneeze? Wondering why? There are a few different types of sneeze-related back pain. In some cases, you might feel like you pulled a muscle...