articleOct 9, 2018 | 4 min. read
How to Qualify for the ADA Tax Credit
While you’re no doubt laser-focused on providing quality care to your patients, you may occasionally overlook some administrative tasks. You’re busy; it happens. I’m not trying to add one more thing to the list of worries that keep you tossing and turning at night; but, I do want to make you aware of a benefit you may be entitled to—but missing out on. I’m talking about the ADA tax credit of up to $5,000, which helps practices …
articleAug 15, 2016 | 5 min. read
How to Select the Right Physical Therapy CEUs
For practicing PTs, physical therapy continuing education courses (CEUs) are a fact of life. After all, most states require PTs to complete a certain number of CEUs each year in order to retain a license to practice. But just because these courses are mandatory doesn’t mean they also have to be a drag. Good physical therapy CEUs can be both educational and interesting; they also can be really great for your career and your clinic. But the …
articleJan 6, 2016 | 9 min. read
Dipping a Toe into the Out-of-Network Waters: The ActivCore Model
As regulations intensify, reimbursements dwindle, and patients take greater control of their health care, interest in cash-pay services and cash-based practice models has increased, especially among physical therapists. For years, we here at WebPT have kept a pulse on the cash trend, sharing hard-hitting pieces by Ann Wendel and Jarod Carter. Recently, we discovered a new out-of-network model—one that’s complementary to the in-network model most practices already have. This setup allows providers to dip their proverbial toes …
articleOct 15, 2015 | 2 min. read
WebPT Celebrates Global PT Day of Service
Global PT Day of Service is right around the corner—this upcoming weekend, to be exact. What does that day signify? Well, it means that on October 17, 2015, physical therapists all across the globe are joining together to donate their time in service to their local communities. In the spirit of giving, our founder and COO, Dr. Heidi Jannenga—along with a crew of WebPT employees—will join together with students and other physical therapists across the Phoenix valley …
articleSep 29, 2015 | 2 min. read
Do You Dry Needle?
According to the APTA , many providers consider dry needling “a safe, easy-to-learn, minimally discomforting, and often-effective technique for patients with certain presentations.” Yet, it remains a controversial practice. Much of the concern lies in the fact that this modality involves piercing the skin; many acupuncturists would argue that PTs don’t have the expertise to perform this type of manual therapy. However, many physical therapists argue that even though the needles they use for dry needling are …
articleAug 27, 2015 | 1 min. read
Good Vibes with VibePlate
Regardless of a patient’s physical condition, he or she can use vibration plates to support neuromuscular performance. Through proprioceptive stimulation, patients can benefit from restored joint, ligament, muscle, and fascia function. Patients also can use vibration plates as a mechanism to reduce inflammation. Plus, these plates are appropriate for use in a variety of settings—from fitness and athletic performance centers to medical rehab and active aging facilities. Here are just some of the positive outcomes your patients …
articleJul 30, 2015 | 2 min. read
Improve Patient Outcomes with the Help of the WebPT Marketplace
In our everyday lives, technology helps us complete tasks more efficiently. And when it comes to patient care, technology is a tool for more efficient and accurate data collection. But why does data collection matter ? In the age of pay-for-performance , clinicians will need their outcomes data to not only analyze their patients’ progress, but also prove their value. That’s exactly why the WebPT Marketplace has partnered with forward-thinking companies like BioSensics: to assist our Members …
articleJun 29, 2015 | 2 min. read
New WebPT Marketplace Features Make Your Life Easier
When WebPT Members shop for clinic supplies in the WebPT Marketplace , they score serious savings—up to 25% off retail prices. In addition to saving money, our shoppers also save a ton of time in the purchasing process. Plus, the Marketplace is constantly releasing new updates and features to make customers’ lives even easier. Here are two of our latest enhancements: Smart Search Our ultimate goal at WebPT is to streamline all of your workflows so you …
articleJun 3, 2015 | 3 min. read
CEU Shopping Guide
In some social circles, shopping is considered a sport . In others, it’s merely an obligation or simply a pastime. But when it comes to shopping for continuing education units (CEUs), one point most social circles can agree on is that determining the right educational courses is far more important than say, the quest for the perfect pump . That’s because—in most states—earning the right CEUs is mandatory in order to maintain your license . And although …
articleMay 29, 2015 | 2 min. read
Can you Smell What the RockTape is Cooking? Hint: It’s Both Educational and Fun
Okay, so Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson might have been cooking something at one point or another. And although I’m not exactly sure what that means—there’s got to be a connection in there somewhere—I am sure of the fact that RockTape has been cooking up some valuable CEU courses. As a therapist, your love of learning is second nature. And as such, you probably already know that CEU courses help you stay up to date on the latest …
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