Patient Engagement

  The early bird gets the worm or we should say, the early mover gets there faster! Starting physical therapy early can provide several benefits to patients and their treatment programs. If your patients aren’t convinced, consider sharing these benefits of early intervention with them. Less Cost in the Long Run Many patients try to avoid going to therapy right after surgery because they think it will save them money by having less treatment. Some may also think that they don’t...

Your role in a patient’s life is unique, as you are likely the only person in their life with this role right now. They may have past experiences with their therapists that were positive or negative, which can impact their involvement and response to therapy. The best thing you can do for your client outside of the therapy interventions is to develop and maintain a positive working relationship. Here’s what you need to know to achieve a successful one. Know the Line The goal is...

We are coming upon a new year and with that, comes a fresh start and new goals. Many facilities are always hoping to be able to help patients more every year than the last. This can be a challenging goal to meet if you don’t have a strategy at the beginning of the year. Your strategy may change depending on what your overall goal is. Here are a variety of tactics that you can implement into your strategy for 2019!   Social Media No matter who your target audience is, a majority...

The last Saturday in September is Family Fitness Day in the United States, and there is no reason why your patients ought to miss out on the fun! As we all know, the involvement and support of a patient’s family is one of the most important factors in their recovery. There’s a lot to be gained for your patients and their loved ones if you can get them exercising together. Research tells us that families that engage in physical activity typically enjoy better communication in the home...

Attracting new patients is probably at the top of your marketing efforts, and though that means new business and more revenue, it is highly important to make sure the patients you do have keep walking through your doors. The effort to retain your patients can be more cost-effective. They know who you are and what you do, and have already benefited from the work you do. Why not make the most out of their experience and put a focus on making them a long-term patient? Also, when your patients have an...