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10 Biggest Trends in Physical Therapy in 2020
2020 has proven to be quite a roller coaster of vast and massive changes in the physical therapy industry, as well as the healthcare industry – as a whole. Though the year is not quite over, physical therapists have had to quickly adapt to a multitude of changes....
How to Educate Your Physical Therapy Patients
As physical therapists, we are trained to engage in highly comprehensive physical examinations of each and every single patient that we work with. We evaluate their strength, their range of motion, the gait, their coordination levels, posture, symmetry, and a wide...
How to Incorporate Nutrition into Patient Treatments
As a physical therapist, optimal patient function and their successful recovery are two of the most important aspects of the treatments that you provide. In order to help patients reach these two outcomes, you must consider all of the various contributors that play a...
CPTN Announces RoMoRA
Colorado Physical Therapy Network Announces Rocky Mountain Rehab Alliance (RoMoRA) to Streamline Payor Relationships to Ensure Patient Care is Priority We here at Colorado Physical Therapy Network know and understand the importance of placing patient care first as a...
Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and Speech-Language Pathologists Benefit Immensely from Offering Telehealth Services to Their Patients
In recent months, the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in many throughout the United States staying home in order to avoid contraction of the illness and to prevent the spread of the virus. As a result, there has been an increased demand for telehealth services. These...
Reopening Guidelines for Physical Therapy Practitioners During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Despite the fact that numerous states are in the reopening phases following the safer-at-home orders and closures of many types of businesses, we are still in the midst of a global pandemic due to COVID-19. As a physical therapy practitioner, it is imperative that you...
Telehealth Services in Colorado to Continue
Despite Colorado Governor Jared Polis Releasing Information on New Phase of Safer-At-Home Guidelines, Non-Emergency and Non-Essential Healthcare Should Continue Through Telehealth Services On Wednesday, April 22nd 2020, the Governor of Colorado, Jared Polis, announced...
Virtual Physical Therapy. How Telehealth Can Help Your Practice
Many Physical Therapists are now integrating Virtual Physical Therapy into their practices. They're finding that telehealth services are well received. On January 16th 2020, news emerged on EurekAlert.org that virtual physical therapy – which costs significantly less...
CMS Moves to Allow Digital Communications by PTs
The new regulatory waivers will allow PTs, OTs, and SLPs to engage in patient-initiated "e-visits" for purposes of assessment and management services. In the federal government’s rapidly evolving response to the coronavirus pandemic, the U.S. Centers for Medicare and...
The Importance of Business Networking
Connecting with others through business networking helps you increase your knowledge, more readily find sales, tap directly into a pool of valuable tools & resources, and learn what's working successfully for other businesses. Doors begin to open and you see...
How Much Does a Physical Therapist Make and What is the Job Outlook?
Physical therapists – often referred to as “PTs” – assist individuals who are suffering from various types of illnesses and injuries. These professionals conduct a comprehensive examination of the patient and create a custom care plan for that individual. The intent...
Instantly Boost Your Practice with These Productive Strategies on Using Metrics
As a physical therapist, metrics are considered to be a highly powerful and productive tool. By tracking your metrics and engaging in associated tasks, you can – literally – transform your practice. This transformation can positively impact your level of productivity,...
Have a Physical Therapy Practice and Not in a Network? You Should Be! We Have Your Back!
If you currently own and/or operate a physical therapy practice and are not yet involved in a network, now is the time! There are many advantages to a network, especially if you choose Colorado Physical Therapy Network. Our uniquely-designed network was created...
The Benefits of Joining a Physical Therapy Network: for Practitioners
As a physical therapy practitioner, it is essential that you have all of the resources that are necessary to ensure that both your career and your practice moves forward. It is imperative that your practice is getting paid for the services that it provides and that...
What is the Role of a Physical Therapist?
A physical therapist – often referred to as a “PT” – is a licensed health professional that specializes in pain reduction, improvements and restorations in mobility, and ensuring the overall well-being of patients. These health care specialists aid in diagnosing and...