For Clinicians

With every new ache and pain, we start hearing the whisper of that dirty work that creeps slowly but surely into so many ears – arthritis! Arthritis is an equal opportunity culprit, coming for both men and women with all type of backgrounds and occupations.

Don’t Miss Performance Health at APTA PPS 2025! Be sure to stop by and see us in booth 406. The American Physical Therapy Association’s Private Practice Section Annual Conference & Exhibition is designed specifically for physical therapy with a focus on business management.

Creating a safer, more accessible home starts with small changes. Whether you're supporting aging in place, recovering from surgery, or living with a chronic condition, the right tools can make everyday tasks easier, safer, and more dignified.

We’ve created a prioritized checklist, guidance on selection criteria, and product examples to help you launch your outpatient rehab clinic. Discover a break down of what your new outpatient rehab facility will need.

This guide walks through the major steps of starting a PT clinic, with a special focus on the rehab tools, resources, and strategies that support both patient outcomes and business growth.

I’ve seen the profession transform from one constrained by gatekeeping to one grounded in autonomy and trust. With the release of APTA’s 2025 State of Direct Access report, the data is clearer than ever: direct access is safe, effective, and critical to modern healthcare.

After long hours, days, months and years spent training, deploying and enduring mental and physical stress, opening the door to holistic approaches can empower our veterans to explore new ways to well-being and can help them thrive as their journey continues beyond service!

In this article, we want to highlight Shawn Burger PT, DPT, CSCS and the strategy he utilizes in his practice. Burger is the owner and chief director of patient experience at Joint Performance Initiative (JPI), a private practice outpatient clinic located in Roseville, CA.

We know hands are central to how people live, work, and connect with the world. Hand therapists support independence, helping their patients button a shirt again, hold a loved one’s hand, return to work, or play an instrument they love.