Pelvic Tilts
I often say “tighten your core!” when we are doing exercises. This may be hard to do. If you have core muscles innervated, here is a...
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Kristin McNealus, DPT, MBA
- May 13, 2019
- 1 min
More Game Ideas
Another game that I designed was a question board with corresponding color squares to tape to the floor. The goal is to toss bean bags,...
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Kristin McNealus, DPT, MBA
- May 7, 2019
- 2 min
Gamification Found Me!
I have been a physical therapist for 15 years, working with adults, generally with neurological impairments, and honestly never...
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Kristin McNealus, DPT, MBA
- Jan 10, 2019
- 1 min
This Is LA Segment
Here is a segment that aired on CBS in Los Angeles. Check it out! #marketing
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Kristin McNealus, DPT, MBA
- Jan 29, 2018
- 2 min
10,000 Steps Versus Exercise
While all of this is a great guideline, do not replace your exercise routine with getting your steps in. Walking is great – it gets you upri
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Kristin McNealus, DPT, MBA
- Jan 17, 2018
- 2 min
What to Know about UTIs
Be aware of these symptoms so treatment can start before someone falls, or before it leads to sepsis. The treatment is often a short course
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Kristin McNealus, DPT, MBA
- Dec 19, 2017
- 3 min
Want More PT?
I have provided physical therapy in every level of care, and universally, patients want more. I am here to tell you that your therapists...
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Kristin McNealus, DPT, MBA
- May 16, 2017
- 3 min
Marketing Should Start Locally
Can your family members explain what you do for a living? My father underwent open heart surgery last week. I have a per diem job that I...
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Kristin McNealus, DPT, MBA
- Feb 9, 2017
- 1 min
Home Health PTs are Our Rock Stars
I did a little bit of home health as a way to earn extra income after I finished my day at this hospital, and I’ll be honest, I didn’t...
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Kristin McNealus, DPT, MBA
- Jan 26, 2017
- 1 min
Promoting on Social Media
How can you promote the profession on social media? Here is a sample video I made after reading an article published that day....
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Kristin McNealus, DPT, MBA
- Jan 19, 2017
- 2 min
After Listening, Educate.
Listening is a big part of customer service, but do not underestimate the value of sharing your knowledge. Educate your clients, no...
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Kristin McNealus, DPT, MBA
- Jan 5, 2017
- 2 min
It’s All About Attitude
There are always stories about how doctors with awkward bedside manners can be great physicians – really, it’s an age-old Hollywood...
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Kristin McNealus, DPT, MBA
- Dec 19, 2016
- 1 min
Check Out This Podcast
Take a listen to this podcast on Private Practice Business Academy! I talk about how the PT profession needs to think about different...
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Kristin McNealus, DPT, MBA
- Dec 14, 2016
- 2 min
Make It Easy to Choose You
The health care system is changing. A lot. It is frustrating to us, and it is more frustrating to our clients. It is confusing about what...
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Kristin McNealus, DPT, MBA
- Dec 1, 2016
- 2 min
You’re Providing a Service
Customer service. This can often be neglected, especially if your patients are getting referred to you or if you are the contracted...
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Kristin McNealus, DPT, MBA
- Nov 17, 2016
- 2 min
Step Up So Patients Get Up (Part 2)
One of the ways to lower the risk of falls is to keep patients in bed. Cynthia Brown, MD has been studying the amount of physical...
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Kristin McNealus, DPT, MBA
- Oct 27, 2016
- 2 min
Step Up So Patients Get Up
Falls are bad, right? I think we can all agree on that. I don’t think any hospital administration ever looked at falls occurring in their...
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Kristin McNealus, DPT, MBA
- Oct 6, 2016
- 2 min
Promoting Our Credibility (Part 2)
As mentioned previously, a unique aspect of physical therapy is that we can treat people at all stages of their health. Last time, we...
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Kristin McNealus, DPT, MBA
- Sep 27, 2016
- 2 min
Promoting Our Credibility
A unique aspect of physical therapy is that we can treat people at all stages of their health. Physical therapy in acute care settings is...
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Kristin McNealus, DPT, MBA
- Sep 22, 2016
- 2 min
Keeping Our Clients
As a profession, we need to be more creative in keeping our clients with us. We get concerned about reimbursement, rightfully so since...
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