Kristin McNealus, DPT, MBAApr 9, 20201 minPelvic 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...
Kristin McNealus, DPT, MBAMay 13, 20191 minMore Game IdeasAnother game that I designed was a question board with corresponding color squares to tape to the floor. The goal is to toss bean bags,...
Kristin McNealus, DPT, MBAMay 7, 20192 minGamification Found Me!I have been a physical therapist for 15 years, working with adults, generally with neurological impairments, and honestly never...
Kristin McNealus, DPT, MBAJan 10, 20191 minThis Is LA SegmentHere is a segment that aired on CBS in Los Angeles. Check it out! #marketing
Kristin McNealus, DPT, MBAJan 29, 20182 min10,000 Steps Versus ExerciseWhile 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
Kristin McNealus, DPT, MBAJan 17, 20182 minWhat to Know about UTIsBe aware of these symptoms so treatment can start before someone falls, or before it leads to sepsis. The treatment is often a short course
Kristin McNealus, DPT, MBADec 19, 20173 minWant 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...
Kristin McNealus, DPT, MBAMay 16, 20173 minMarketing Should Start LocallyCan 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...
Kristin McNealus, DPT, MBAFeb 9, 20171 minHome Health PTs are Our Rock StarsI 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...
Kristin McNealus, DPT, MBAJan 26, 20171 minPromoting on Social MediaHow can you promote the profession on social media? Here is a sample video I made after reading an article published that day....
Kristin McNealus, DPT, MBAJan 19, 20172 minAfter Listening, Educate.Listening is a big part of customer service, but do not underestimate the value of sharing your knowledge. Educate your clients, no...
Kristin McNealus, DPT, MBAJan 5, 20172 minIt’s All About AttitudeThere are always stories about how doctors with awkward bedside manners can be great physicians – really, it’s an age-old Hollywood...
Kristin McNealus, DPT, MBADec 19, 20161 minCheck Out This PodcastTake a listen to this podcast on Private Practice Business Academy! I talk about how the PT profession needs to think about different...
Kristin McNealus, DPT, MBADec 14, 20162 minMake It Easy to Choose YouThe 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...
Kristin McNealus, DPT, MBADec 1, 20162 minYou’re Providing a ServiceCustomer service. This can often be neglected, especially if your patients are getting referred to you or if you are the contracted...
Kristin McNealus, DPT, MBANov 17, 20162 minStep 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...
Kristin McNealus, DPT, MBAOct 27, 20162 minStep Up So Patients Get UpFalls 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...
Kristin McNealus, DPT, MBAOct 6, 20162 minPromoting 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...
Kristin McNealus, DPT, MBASep 27, 20162 minPromoting Our CredibilityA unique aspect of physical therapy is that we can treat people at all stages of their health. Physical therapy in acute care settings is...
Kristin McNealus, DPT, MBASep 22, 20162 minKeeping Our ClientsAs a profession, we need to be more creative in keeping our clients with us. We get concerned about reimbursement, rightfully so since...